administrator

ad-min-is-tra-tor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person responsible for running a business, organization, or institution.

  2. 2.

    [law]A person appointed to manage the estate of someone who has died.

  3. 3.

    [computing]A person who manages computer systems, networks, or databases.

  4. 4.

    A person who implements or enforces laws, regulations, or policies.

Forms

plural: administrators

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    system administrator (sysadmin) — A person who manages computer systems.
  • •
    network administrator — A person who manages computer networks.
  • •
    estate administrator — A person appointed to manage a deceased person's estate.
  • •
    database administrator (DBA) — A person who manages databases.

Related words

See also: administration, administrative, director, manager
Synonyms: director, executive, manager, supervisor

Etymology

From Latin administrator ("manager, director"), from administrare ("to manage, serve").