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schoolmaster

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/ˈskuːlˌmɑːstər/ · school-mas-ter

A male teacher, especially the head of a school.

Meanings

nounformal

A male teacher, especially the head of a school.

ایک مرد استاد، خاص طور پر ایک اسکول کے سربراہ۔

اساتذہ

asatiza

Formal: اساتذہ

Synonyms

teacherinstructoreducatorاستادمعلمتدریسی

Antonyms

studentpupilطالب علمشاگرد

Common Collocations

  • head schoolmaster
  • schoolmaster authority
  • schoolmaster duties

Example Sentences

The schoolmaster was known for his strict but fair discipline.

اساتذہ اپنی سخت لیکن منصفانہ نظم و ضبط کے لیے جانا جاتا تھا.

asatiza apni sakht lekin munsifana nazm-o-zabt ke liye jana jata tha.

As a schoolmaster, he had the responsibility of nurturing young minds.

ایک اساتذہ ہونے کے ناطے ، اسے نوجوان ذہنوں کی پرورش کی ذمہ داری تھی.

ek asatiza hone ke natay, use nojawan zihinon ki parwarish ki zimmedari thi.

The schoolmaster organized various extracurricular activities for the students.

اساتذہ نے طلباء کے لیے مختلف غیر نصابی سرگرمیوں کا اہتمام کیا.

asatiza ne talaba ke liye mukhtalif gher nasabi sargarmiyon ka aihtamaam kiya.

Easily Confused With

schoolmistress:A schoolmistress refers specifically to a female teacher, whereas a schoolmaster refers to a male teacher.

Word Family

school
nounاسکول
master
nounماسٹر
schooling
nounتعلیم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a master guiding students in a school setting.

A wise old man teaching students in a classroom full of books.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے

Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle

Thousands of desires, each worth dying for.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

علم ہی سب کچھ ہے

Ilm hi sab kuch hai

Knowledge is everything.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sceolemaster" — master of a school

First known use: 14th century

The term 'schoolmaster' has been used since the Old English period to denote a male teacher, particularly one responsible for a school, and it conveys authority in the educational setting.