administrator
0 antonyms and opposites of administrator, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who manages or directs the affairs of an organization, department, or estate.
How to use administrator
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin administrator, "one who manages" — from the same root as "administer."
Full origin of administrator →Frequently asked questions
What does “administrator” mean?
The word “administrator” means a person who manages or directs the affairs of an organization, department, or estate. In plain terms, someone whose job is to manage and organize an organization, estate, or computer system.
How do you pronounce “administrator”?
“Administrator” is pronounced uhd-MIHN-ih-stray-tuh (/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “administrator” in a sentence?
Here is “administrator” used in a sentence: “The hospital administrator oversees budgets and staffing.”
What is another word for “administrator”?
Words with a similar meaning to “administrator” include admin.
What part of speech is “administrator”?
“Administrator” is a noun.
Where does the word “administrator” come from?
The word “administrator” comes from Latin. From Latin administrator, "one who manages" — from the same root as "administer.".
Is “administrator” a common word?
“Administrator” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “administrator” have?
“Administrator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who manages or directs the affairs of an organization, department, or estate.
What is the difference between an administrator and a manager?
An administrator manages or directs the affairs of an organization or department, with the emphasis often on running systems, records, and procedures. A manager more typically directs people and day-to-day operations; in practice the titles overlap, and many roles involve both.
What is the difference between an administrator and an executor?
Both settle a deceased person's estate, but an executor is named in the will, while an administrator is appointed — usually by a court or probate authority — when there is no valid will or no executor able to act. Once appointed, their duties are broadly similar.
What is a system administrator?
A system administrator is the person responsible for maintaining a computer system or network — managing servers, user accounts, security, and updates. The role is often shortened to "sysadmin" or simply "admin".