registrar
UK: ˌredʒɪˈstrɑː(r) | US: ˈredʒɪˌstrɑːr
n. an official responsible for keeping records or registers
n. a senior administrative officer in a university or college
n. (law) a court officer who maintains court records
The word registrar emerged in late Middle English (15th century) from medieval Latin registrarius, combining registrum (register) and the agentive suffix -arius. It originally referred to a keeper of records, reflecting its Latin roots in bureaucratic and legal contexts. Over time, it expanded to academic and institutional roles, retaining its core meaning of record-keeping authority.
The university registrar handles student enrollment and transcripts.
She submitted the documents to the court registrar for official filing.
As a registrar, his job includes maintaining land ownership records.
The hospital registrar confirmed the patient’s admission details.
Contact the registrar’s office to update your personal information.