Stationmaster Meaning in English

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US

ˈsteɪʃənˌmæstɚ

STAY-shun-MAS-ter

UK

stˈeɪʃənmˌɑːstɐ

stay-shun-MAH-stuh

Definition

A stationmaster is the person in charge of a railway station, managing staff, train schedules, and passenger services.

Usage & Nuances

This term is most common in British English and describes a supervisory role at a railway station. In American English, 'station manager' is sometimes used. It typically refers to railways, not bus or metro stations.

• Spanish: jefe de estación
• Portuguese (BR): chefe da estação
• Portuguese (PT): chefe da estação
• Chinese (Simplified): 站长
• Chinese (Traditional): 站長
• Hindi: स्टेशन मास्टर
• Arabic: رئيس المحطة
• Bengali: স্টেশনমাস্টার - স্টেশন প্রধান
• Russian: начальник станции
• Japanese: 駅長
• Vietnamese: trưởng ga
• Korean: 역장
• Turkish: istasyon şefi
• Urdu: اسٹیشن ماسٹر
• Indonesian: kepala stasiun

Example Sentences

The stationmaster checked the train schedule every morning.

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Please ask the stationmaster if you need help.

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The children greeted the stationmaster at the platform.

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The stationmaster made an announcement about the delayed train.

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After thirty years, the stationmaster finally retired.

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"Excuse me, are you the stationmaster?" the passenger asked.

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