As nouns the difference between directorate and headmaster
is that directorate is an agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department while headmaster is (chiefly|uk) a male school principal.
directorate
English
Noun
(
en noun)
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
A body of directors.
headmaster
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(chiefly, UK) A male school principal.
Usage notes
The term is gender-specific, and refers to a male in the position. A female in the same role would be called a headmistress .
Synonyms
* headteacher
* principal
Anagrams
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