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postmaster
This term carries a traditional, administrative connotation, evoking a sense of local authority and civic responsibility. It is most frequently encountered in historical contexts or in small-town settings where the role is a central point of community interaction. While the term is gender-specific in its root, it is often used as a generic title for the position regardless of the individual's gender, though postmistress is the specific feminine alternative.
In modern corporate logistics, this title has largely been superseded by terms like branch manager or facility director. However, it remains the official designation in many government-run postal systems, signifying a role that blends clerical oversight with legal accountability for mail security.
Meanings
Examples
The local postmaster knows everyone in the village.
I need to speak with the postmaster about my missing package.
The postmaster stamped the documents and handed them back.
The postmaster in the 19th century held a position of great local influence.
Ask the postmaster if they have any stamps left.
He spent thirty years serving as the town postmaster.
The postmaster looked up from his ledger and nodded.