MASTER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’

a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves

male employer

• he acceded to his master's wishes

a man in charge of an organization or group.

man in charge

a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity

expert

• I'm a master of disguise

a person who holds a second or further degree

person holding further degree

• a master's degree
• a Master of Arts

used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called ‘Mr’

title for boy

• Master James Wishart

an original recording, film, or document from which copies can be made

original recording or document

• the master tape

having or showing very great skill or proficiency

skilful

• you don't have to be a master chef in order to cook meat properly
• a heart-warming story from a master storyteller

main; principal

main

• the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub

acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art)

learn

• I never mastered Latin

gain control of; overcome

overcome

• I managed to master my fears

make a master copy of (a film or recording)

make master copy of

• all records are now being mastered and manufactured for us in the Netherlands