Instructress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈstɹʌktɹɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Instructress is a noun meaning (dated) A female instructor.
Meaning
(dated) A female instructor.
Example Sentences
[…] you must allow me to look upon you as my Scholar, in one Sense; as my Companion, in another; and as my Instructress, in a third.
If she knew her instructress was poor and queer she also knew she was not nearly so ‘qualified’ as Miss Overmore, who could say lots of dates straight off […].
After a short pause Sir Thomas added with dignity, "Yes, let her home be in this house. We will endeavour to do our duty by her, and she will at least have the advantage of companions of her own age, and of a regular instructress."
Word Forms
- instructresses
Synonyms for instructress
Depending on context, synonyms include instructrix.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include instructoress, instructrix, instructour, instructor, instructer, educatress.
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