Antonyms for superintendent

Grammar : Noun

Spell : soo-per-in-ten-duh nt, soo-prin-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛn dənt, ˌsu prɪn-

Definition of superintendent

Origin : 1550s, originally an ecclesiastical word meaning "bishop" or "minister who supervises churches within a district" (a loan-translation of Greek episkopos "overseer"), from Medieval Latin superintendentem (nominative superintendens), from present participle of Late Latin superintendere "oversee," from Latin super "above" (see super-) + intendere "turn one's attention, direct" (see intend). Famously used by 16c. radical Protestants in place of bishop, which was to them tainted by Papacy.
[Martinists] studie to pull downe Bishopps, and set vp Superintendents, which is nothing else, but to raze out good Greeke, & enterline bad Latine. [Lyly, "Pappe with an Hatchet," 1589]
The general sense of "a person who has charge of some business" is first recorded 1580s. Meaning "janitor, custodian" is from c.1935. Shortened form super first attested 1857, especially at first of overseers of sheep ranches in Australia.

noun person who oversees organization

Example sentences :

That evening, the lawyer called at the house of the superintendent.
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"I suppose you want to be taken back," said the superintendent, abruptly.
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I wish my father had intrusted his money to you instead of to the superintendent.
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The superintendent would have refused an interview but for one consideration.
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"I think I will," said the superintendent, helping himself to a fresh slice of toast.
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Meanwhile, fortune had improved with Mr. Davis, the superintendent of the factory.
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It is the superintendent of the factory in our village—a man rich, or, at any rate, well-to-do.
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"Good-morning, Mr. Davis," said Robert, as the superintendent entered.
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"It hasn't much for me," said the superintendent, shrugging his shoulders.
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"You are evading the main point, Rushton," said the superintendent.
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Synonyms for superintendent

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