Director — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /də-ˈrek-tər/ di·rec·tor

Meaning & Definition of Director

Director (noun)

  1. one who directs
  2. the head of an organized group or administrative unit (such as a bureau or school)
  3. one of a group of persons entrusted with the overall direction of a corporate enterprise

Director (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who manages or directs something

    "the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations"

    similar: administrant, administrator, archon, exec, executive, manager, superintendent, supervisor
    related: codirector, comanager, co-organizer, middle manager, boardman, officer, official, commissioner, minister, boss, chief, head, leader, president

  2. a person who supervises the production of a stage show

    "the director of the drama club's next production will be a student"

    similar: regisseur, stage director
    related: auteur, impresario, producer, stage manager, directress

Related Entry: Funeral director (noun)

Funeral director is a different word from Director. The synonyms below are for funeral director, not for director.

  1. a person who manages funerals and prepares the dead for burial or cremation

    "the funeral director instructed the pallbearers on how to proceed"

    similar: mortician, undertaker
    related: embalmer

Related Entry: Stage director (noun)

Stage director is a different word from Director. The synonyms below are for stage director, not for director.

  1. a person who supervises the production of a stage show

    "the stage director spent most of the rehearsal working with the actors to block out the scene"

    similar: director, regisseur
    related: auteur, impresario, producer, stage manager, directress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Director

The most common words with a similar meaning to Director:

administrant, administrator, archon, exec, executive, manager, superintendent, supervisor, regisseur, stage director

Related Words for Director

codirector, comanager, co-organizer, middle manager, boardman, officer, official, commissioner, minister, boss, chief, head, leader, president, auteur, impresario, producer, stage manager, directress

Word Forms of Director

Derived words: directorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Director

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Director

Words & Phrases Containing Director

director's chair, director's cut, director of photography, casting director, funeral director, program director, stage director, managing director

Frequently Asked Questions about Director

What does "Director" mean?

"Director" means one who directs. As a noun, it is defined as: one who directs. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Director"?

Other words for "Director" include administrant, administrator, archon, exec, executive, manager, superintendent and supervisor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Director" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Director"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Director". Common alternatives include administrant, administrator, archon, exec, executive, manager, superintendent, supervisor, regisseur and stage director.

How do you use "Director" in a sentence?

Examples of "Director" in a sentence: "the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations"; "the director of the drama club's next production will be a student".

Is "Director" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Director" is a noun.

Is "Director" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Director" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Director"?

"Director" is pronounced /də-ˈrek-tər/ and divided into syllables as di·rec·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Director"?

First known use: 15th century.