Definition of maistry in English:
maistry
nounPlural maistries ˈmeɪstri
(in South Asia) a master workman; a foreman.
they were all under the control of maistries, who unofficially acted as subcontractors
Example sentencesExamples
- One contractor is trying to take shelter under the claim that his maistry, and not he, has brought the inter-state workmen.
- But the maistry gradually clarified matters as the cart rolled on.
- This is the head mason, or maistry, with his team of lesser maistries, beldaars and mazdoors.
- Field staff including maistries and inspectors were deployed for duty and for monitoring the situation in various areas for immediate rectification, he said.
- Agricultural Fieldmen and Agricultural maistries were also appointed.
Synonyms
supervisor, overseer, superintendent, manager, boss, team leader, line manager, controller
Origin
From Portuguese mestre 'master'.