superintendent
su·pe·rin·tendent
noun
1.
a person who directs and manages an organization
Origin
From Ecclesiastical Latin superintendens, a calque of Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos); thence being distantly related to English bishop.
Phrases
- chief superintendent
- detective chief superintendent
- detective constable
- detective inspector
- detective sergeant
- detective superintendent
- sidewalk superintendent
- woman police constable
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