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επιστάτης — meaning in English

epistatis

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English meaning

  • boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  • caretaker noun A person employed to look after a building or property.
  • overseer noun A person who supervises the work of others.

Senses

επιστάτης is used for these senses in English:

  • boss A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  • caretaker Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
  • overseer One who oversees or supervises.

boss — full definition

  1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
  3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
  4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
  5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

caretaker — full definition

  1. noun A person employed to look after a building or property.
  2. adjective Temporarily holding a position or role until a permanent replacement is found.

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