1. a master or teacher, especially in a medieval university
Usage: historical
2. a person having authority or control; a magistrate
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The magister lectured on philosophy to eager students.
• Medieval universities were led by learned magisters.
• He served as magister of the guild for many years.
• The magister’s authority was respected throughout the region.
• Students gathered to hear the magister’s wisdom.
• The town’s magister made important legal decisions.