invigilator

noun — 2 senses

invigilator

noun

/ɪnˈvɪd͡ʒɪleɪtəɹ/

Etymology From invigilate + -or, from Latin invigilatus, past participle of invigilo.

1

Commonwealth, Ireland, UK A person who supervises students during an examination; a proctor

2

Ireland, UK, Archaic A person who supervises a gallery at a museum.

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