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webmaster

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɛbˌmæstɝ// Web Development
Definition

n. a person who is in charge of maintaining a website and making sure it works correctly.

n. a person responsible for the technical maintenance, design, and administration of a website.


SIMPLE

The webmaster updates the site every Monday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

If you find a broken link on our homepage, please send an email to the webmaster so they can fix it.

COMPLEX

In the early days of the internet, the webmaster often handled everything from server hardware to content creation, but today the role is usually split among specialized teams.

Origin

A compound formed from the noun web and the noun master, following the pattern of established roles such as postmaster or stationmaster.

Usage

Often used as a contact title in the footer of older or more traditional websites.

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