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registrar

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹɛdʒɪˌstɹɑɹ// UK //ɹˈɛdʒɪstɹˌɑː// reg·is·trar

n. an official person or organization that keeps important records. You might talk to them at a university to sign up for classes or at a government office to register a birth.

n. an official responsible for keeping a register or official records. In academic contexts, this person manages student enrollment and academic history; in legal or technical contexts, it refers to an entity authorized to manage domain names or public registries.


SIMPLE

The university registrar sent me my official transcript.

CONTEXTUAL

You must contact an accredited registrar to purchase and manage your website's domain name.

COMPLEX

The registrar of births, deaths, and marriages is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the state's vital records and issuing certified copies to the public.

Synonyms
Origin

From Medieval Latin registrārius, from registrum (“register”) + -ārius (“agent”). See more at register.

Usage

Often used as a job title; when referring to a specific person's title, it is frequently capitalized.

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