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watermaster

watermaster

8.8
A person who manages and gives out water to people and farms in a region
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌmæs.tər/
  • Formal
translation icon : administrador de agua
  • [male watermaster speaks Chakobsa]

Examples

  • [old watermaster speaking Chakobsa]

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

  • Butler's observation of agencies' lack of understanding about the farm was confirmed by Gary Sloan, district watermaster.

    Academic text (1995)

  • [praying watermasters chant in Chakobsa]

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

  • [praying watermasters chant in Chakobsa]

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

  • The district has appointed a new watermaster to oversee the equitable distribution of irrigation supplies.

  • As the official watermaster, she is responsible for ensuring that all farms receive their allocated water resources.

  • In regions where water rights are strictly regulated, the watermaster plays a crucial role in managing access to this vital resource.

Surface Forms

watermaster singular
watermasters plural

Morphology

watermaster = water + master (semi-transparent) = water + master

The components 'water' and 'master' clearly indicate a person in charge of water, but the precise institutional role and legal/regulatory responsibilities are specialized and may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

The word watermaster is made of water and master, and master means 'person in charge', as in headmaster or postmaster. So a watermaster is the official who manages and gives out water, especially where water rights are controlled.