archon

noun

ˈär-ˌkän How to pronounce archon (audio)
Definition of archonnext
as in administrator
a person who manages or directs something as archon of the nation's most prestigious university, he became something of a national figure

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Recent Examples of archon As the service came to an end, Bartholomew delivered the traditional blessing for a new archon, a layperson being honored for service to the Church. — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
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  1. administrator
  2. manager
  3. executive
  4. superintendent
  5. director
  6. supervisor
Noun
  • School calendar changes are driven by multiple factors, including reducing summer learning loss, increasing instructional time to prepare for standardized testing, and responding to teacher and administrator preferences.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Margie Vela of Amazon Web Services led discussions about artificial intelligence (AI), including hands-on training in agentic AI for university administrators.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • The main lobby, often brimming with visiting wealth managers, business executives, and world leaders, was empty.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • However, the senior manager changed his mind after the two began working together.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of manager
Noun
  • Several hospital executives, lawyers, and others have raised doubts about CPSC’s claimed authority.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • For modern executives, this means treating their brain and emotional world as non-negotiable operational assets.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of executive
Noun
  • The first contract began shortly after Hill became interim superintendent in January 2023.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Adraina is the superintendent of Gardner’s parks and recreation department, and Matt was once an educator and worked in sales.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • Maloney currently works as the executive director of the Grandview Assistance Program and previously worked with Catholic Charities.
    — Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Henry Gardner, the director of a body that oversees the Coliseum’s affairs, said Saturday that Oakland Roots SC had missed its deadline a day earlier to make good on a defaulted lease payment.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • The office of county supervisor Kathryn Barger is aware of the complaints of Toluca Lake residents.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Recruitment is already underway for character modelers, set and prop modelers, look-development artists and supervisors, among other high-skilled positions.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of supervisor

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“Archon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archon. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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