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superintendent

/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/noun5 syllables

Superintendent means: a person who directs and manages an organization.

Synonyms for superintendent10

noun, as in a person who directs and manages an organization

overseer

noun, as in a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector

super

also used for superintendent

manager, foreman, chief, head, head man, controller, comptroller, supervisor

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What does superintendent mean?2

noun

1

a person who directs and manages an organization

2

a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with superintendent?6

two syllables

pendant

four syllables

independent
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Superintendent in a sentence

  • The public housing superintendent used to receive bribes from the aging tenant.AlanF_US
  • The building's superintendent has set up a meeting with the residents.DJ_Saidez
  • She's been matron and acting superintendent ever since the hospital was opened, five years ago.Cangarejo
  • The superintendent lives on the ground floor._undertoad
  • She spoke with the school superintendent.Hybrid
  • My mom spoke with the school superintendent.Hybrid
  • Ask the superintendent; he's sure to know.LimeGreenTeknii
  • The superintendent will hear about this.CM

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Forms of superintendent

as a noun

plural
superintendents