English word administrator comes from Latin ministro, Latin ad ((direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.), Latin ad- (To.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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ministro | Latin (lat) | I attend, wait upon, especially at table. I do, execute, carry out. I manage, govern, take care of. |
ad | Latin (lat) | (direction) toward, to, on, up to, for. |
ad- | Latin (lat) | To. |
administro | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) I take charge of, direct, manage, administer, do, accomplish; govern. I attend upon, assist, serve. |
administrator | Latin (lat) | Manager, conductor, administrator. |
administrator | English (en) | (computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network. (legal) A person who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority. One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, [...] |