Synonyms of superintendent

superintendent

noun

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt 

as in manager

a person who manages or directs something

the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manager
• administrator
• executive
• director
• supervisor
• administrant
• commissioner
• president
• exec
• officer
• archon
• leader
• official
• chief
• boss
• minister
• comanager
• codirector
• middle manager
• head
• co-organizer
• boardman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superintendent

Not in more than 20 years has a non-Republican candidate won a statewide race, when Democrat Marilyn Howard was reelected as superintendent of public instruction in 2002. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Reilly worked as an associate superintendent in the district for 10 years before his promotion to superintendent in January. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The committee will dissolve once the board approves a new superintendent’s contract. — Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

The former superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools, one of Oklahoma's largest districts, Gist recently founded Future School Fund, a national SGO focused on serving public school students. — Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026