The difference between Headmistress and Headteacher

When used as nouns, headmistress means a female school principal, whereas headteacher means the most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.


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  1. Headmistress as a noun (chiefly, British):

    A female school principal.

  1. Headteacher as a noun:

    The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.

    Examples:

    "I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude."

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