Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Intermediate Dictionary
       

su·per·in·ten·dent

superintendent

 
pronunciation:
su pr ihn ten dnt
features:
Word Explorer
part of speech: noun
definition 1: one who manages or directs something.
She is the superintendent on this job.
synonyms:
administrator, manager, supervisor
similar words:
caretaker, operator, warden
definition 2: one in charge of the care and operation of a building.
The building superintendent will fix the lock.
synonyms:
custodian, janitor
Word Explorer
See
  care, school