registrar

noun

UK/ˌredʒ.ɪˈstrɑːʳ/
US/ˈredʒ.ə.strɑːr/

Definitions of registrar noun

record

  1. Countable

    An official responsible for maintaining official records, particularly those pertaining to births, deaths, and marriages.

    • The local government registrar handles all birth and death records for residents.

    • In the UK, marriages must be registered in front of a registrar.

    • The registrar's office is located within the city hall.

  2. Countable

    An administrative officer at some universities, responsible for managing examinations, academic records, and new student admissions.

    • The university registrar is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all student records.

    • The registrar assists new students with their enrollment process.

    • Students can contact the registrar for questions about course registration.

medical

  1. Countable

    In the UK, a type of doctor in a hospital.

    • As a registrar, he learns new surgical techniques every day.

    • The registrar is training to become a consultant.

    • The registrar is responsible for supervising and mentoring junior doctors.