procter
(noun)
ˈprɒktər
Definitions
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An official in a university, especially in British universities, responsible for maintaining discipline.
Guardian of scholarly sanctum, the procter ushers silence amid books' whispers.Example: The procter admonished the students for their boisterous behavior in the library.
Origin
Late Middle English, from medieval Latin procurator meaning 'agent, steward'.
Synonyms
official, supervisor, administrator
Antonyms
student, pupil