Meaning of invigilatrix | Babel Free
ɪnˈvɪd͡ʒɪleɪtɹɪksDefinitions
A woman (or entity given female personification) who invigilates; a female invigilator.
Examples
“A History paper was lately set⟳, at a girls’ school, on a certain period of English history—say⟳ the Reformation. One question⟳ was: “Mention⟳ the person in your period who interests you most, and give⟳ your reasons.” During the examination some female præpostor or other subaltern was sitting with the girls, some of whom asked, “Does ‘your period’ mean⟳ our period?” “Yes,” said the invigilatrix, if that is the word for the fair looker-on.”
“Our invigilatrix was my WEA widow, earning a little daytime money by giving out the papers and watching for cheaters.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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