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superintendent

Syllabification: (su·per·in·tend·ent)

Pronunciation: /ˌso͞opərinˈtendənt/

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Definition of superintendent

noun

a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity:the construction superintendent [as modifier]:the superintendent registrar
a high-ranking official, especially the head of a large urban police department.
the caretaker of a building.