registrars
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/rɪˈdʒɪstrərz/
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/rɪˈdʒɪstrɑːz/
(registrar)
keeper of records
Etymology
'registrar' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'registrarius', where 'registr-' meant 'a register, list'.
'registrar' changed from Medieval Latin 'registrarius' into Middle English via Old French forms related to 'registre' and eventually became the modern English word 'registrar'.
Initially, it meant 'one who keeps a register or list', and over time it has retained that core meaning while extending to various official record-keeping roles (e.g., university, civil, domain, medical).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official who keeps and manages records for an organization or institution (e.g., a university registrar responsible for student records and enrollment).
University registrars maintain student transcripts, enrollment records, and course schedules.
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Noun 2
a civil officer responsible for registering births, deaths, marriages, and other official events (a registrar of births, deaths, and marriages).
Local registrars issue certified copies of birth and marriage certificates.
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a company or organization that manages the reservation and administration of internet domain names (domain registrar).
Many small businesses register their websites through accredited registrars.
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Noun 4
in British and other Commonwealth medical systems, a doctor of mid-senior grade responsible for supervising juniors and managing patient care (medical registrar).
Hospital registrars often coordinate on-call rotas and oversee ward rounds.
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Last updated: 2025/12/13 01:13