Administrator
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/
- US IPA: /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/
Alternative forms
- administratour obsolete
Origin
From Latin administrÄtor, literally "he that is near to attend".
Full definition of administrator
Noun
administrator
(plural administrators)- One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager
- (legal) A person who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority
- (computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network
Synonyms
- (one who administers affairs) chief, head, head man, controller, comptroller, foreman, organizer, overseer, superintendent, supervisor