masters

mas-ters · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of master; persons having control or authority.

  2. 2.

    People who are highly skilled in a particular field.

  3. 3.

    (Masters) A postgraduate academic degree.

  4. 4.

    (The Masters) A prestigious golf tournament held annually in Augusta, Georgia.

  5. 5.

    (verb) Third person singular of master; gains control or skill over.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Master's degree — A postgraduate academic qualification
  • •
    old masters — Great European painters before 1800
  • •
    The Masters Tournament — Annual golf competition at Augusta National

Related words

Antonyms: apprentices, servants, slaves
See also: apprentices, degree, experts, master
Synonyms: authorities, experts, owners

Etymology

Plural of master, from Old French maistre, from Latin magister ("chief, director, teacher").