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Word master
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈmɑːstə(r) / NAmE / ˈmæstər /
Example
  • they lived in fear of their master.
  • she was no longer master of her own future.
  • a master of disguise
  • a master of the serve-and-volley game
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master

(noun)BrE / ˈmɑːstə(r) / NAmE / ˈmæstər /
  1. a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home
    • They lived in fear of their master.
  2. a person who is able to control something
    • She was no longer master of her own future.
  3. a person who is skilled at something
    • see also past master
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/past-master
    • a master of disguise
    • a master of the serve-and-volley game
  4. the male owner of a dog
    • compare mistress
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/mistress
    • The dog saved its master's life.
  5. a male teacher at a school, especially a private school
    • compare mistress
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/mistress
    • the physics master
  6. a second university degree, or, in Scotland, a first university degree, such as an MA
    • see also MA
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ma_2
    • He has a Master's in Business Administration.
  7. a person who has a master’s degree
    • a Master of Arts/Science
  8. the captain of a ship that transports goods
  9. a famous painter who lived in the past
    • see also old master
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/old-master
    • an exhibition of work by the French master, Monet
  10. a version of a record, tape, film/movie, etc. from which copies are made
    • See related entries: Making films
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/making_films/master_4
    • the master copy
  11. a title used when speaking to or about a boy who is too young to be called Mr (also used in front of the name on an envelope, etc.)
  12. (in Britain) the title of the head of some schools and university colleges
    • See related entries: People in schools
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/people_in_schools/master_2
    • the Master of Wolfson College
  13. a title used for speaking to or about some religious teachers or leaders
  14. to be free to make your own decisions rather than being told what to do by somebody else
  15. to support two opposing parties, principles, etc. at the same time
  16. Extra Examples

    • Chaplin, the grand master of physical comedy
    • Fate can be a cruel master.
    • He did a Master’s at Hull University.
    • He wants to be master of his own destiny.
    • He’s a past master at delaying meetings.
    • His father was a wealthy, prominent Virginia slave master.
    • His political masters are all old right-wing politicians.
    • In May I completed my Master’s in business administration.
    • Lorenzo has a Master’s in communications from Boston University.
    • She got her Master’s last year.
    • The director is an unseen puppet master, operating behind the scenes.
    • This portrait is the work of an acknowledged master.
    • This was a time when many nations were trying to shake off their colonial masters.
    • a Master’s in politics
    • corrupt people who would serve any master

    Word Origin

    • Old English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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