hall monitor en · NOUN
Meanings
- (US) A person responsible for maintaining order in a school's corridors and halls.
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(broadly, derogatory) A person who shows or demands deference to authority.
(When I got to this part of the podcast, I have to admit, my own inner hall monitor was on high alert.)
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hall monitors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |