Romanian · Work & Business
director
Director; manager
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
The person who leads a company or school.
Example
Directorul a convocat o ședință.
The director called a meeting.
Etymology
The word 'director' comes from the Latin 'director', which means 'one who directs', derived from 'dirigere', meaning 'to direct' or 'to manage'. The term has been adopted into Romanian with a similar meaning, reflecting organizational and managerial roles.
How & Where It’s Used
The term 'director' is used in formal contexts, particularly in business and academic environments. It is commonly encountered in spoken and written forms and varies slightly in usage across different regions, particularly in urban versus rural settings.