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superintendent

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of superintendent

a person who manages or directs something

  • the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits
Synonyms of superintendent

administrant, administrator, archon, director, exec, executive, manager, supervisor
Words Related to superintendent

codirector, comanager, co-organizer

middle manager

boardman, officer, official

commissioner, minister

boss, chief, head, leader, president

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