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Administrator

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

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📖 Definitions of "Administrator"

noun

1
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager
2
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
3
One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network

🔄 Synonyms of "Administrator"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
executivenoun	Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.
decision makernoun	Alternative form of decisionmaker. [One who makes important decisions.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Administrator"

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Word	Definition
executivenoun	A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
decision makernoun	Alternative form of decisionmaker. [One who makes important decisions.]
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
adminnoun	(uncountable, informal) Administration, or administrative work.
administrative	Of or relating to administering or administration.
commissionernoun	An official in charge of a government department, especially a police force.
managernoun	(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
managementnoun	(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
administeringnoun	administration
receivernoun	A person who receives.
deputynoun	One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
director-generalnoun	Alternative form of director general. [The highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution. In reference to government, the executive officer below the minister of the department.]
professionalnoun	A person who belongs to a profession.
governornoun	(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country.
officernoun	One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
stewardnoun	A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity.
chiefnoun	The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
trusteenoun	(trust law) A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.
custodiannoun	A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
curatornoun	A person who manages, administers or organizes a collection, either independently or employed by a museum, library, archive or zoo.