Preceptor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preceptor is a noun meaning A teacher or tutor.
Meaning
A teacher or tutor.
More Meanings
- (medicine, chiefly US) A doctor who gives practical training to medical students, nurses etc.
- (historical) The head of a preceptory of Knights Templar.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: mentor, professor
A man who had thought so much on the subjects of language and education was surely no ordinary preceptor.
We shall resume our studies later on; but just now I am tired of playing the preceptor; and the eager thirst of my pupils for improvement does not console me for the slowness of their progress.
Word Forms
- preceptors
- preceptour
Synonyms for preceptor
Depending on context, synonyms include mentor, professor, don.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include don, guru, preceptee, prepositor, prepostor, preceptorial.
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