noun
Uncommon
registrar
REHJ-ihs-trahr
Registrar (noun) means an official who keeps formal records, such as a university's enrollment and grades, or a court's case files. Example: “You'll need to contact the registrar's office to request your transcript.”
noun
1
An official who keeps formal records, such as a university's enrollment and grades, or a court's case files.
"You'll need to contact the registrar's office to request your transcript."
2
A doctor training in a specialist field, part-way to becoming a consultant.
"The registrar examined her before the consultant arrived."
3
A company accredited to sell and manage domain name registrations.
"He bought the domain through a registrar for about ten pounds a year."
How to use registrar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or a company) whose job is to keep official records — of students, hospital training, or website domains.
Common pairings
university registrar
domain registrar
registrar's office
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Word forms
- Plural
- registrars
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin registrārius, "keeper of records," built from registrum ("register") plus the agent suffix -ārius.
Synonyms
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recorder
record-keeper
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Frequently asked questions
What does “registrar” mean?
The word “registrar” means an official who keeps formal records, such as a university's enrollment and grades, or a court's case files. In plain terms, someone (or a company) whose job is to keep official records — of students, hospital training, or website domains.
How do you pronounce “registrar”?
“Registrar” is pronounced REHJ-ihs-trahr (/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “registrar” in a sentence?
Here is “registrar” used in a sentence: “You'll need to contact the registrar's office to request your transcript.”
What part of speech is “registrar”?
“Registrar” is a noun.
Where does the word “registrar” come from?
The word “registrar” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin registrārius, "keeper of records," built from registrum ("register") plus the agent suffix -ārius.
Is “registrar” a common word?
“Registrar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “registrar” have?
“Registrar” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official who keeps formal records, such as a university's enrollment and grades, or a court's case files.
