What does preceptor mean?
Preceptor means A teacher or tutor..
Preceptor
/pɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ · noun
Meaning
A teacher or tutor..
Definitions by Sense
- A teacher or tutor.
- (historical) The head of a preceptory of Knights Templar.
- (medicine, chiefly US) A doctor who gives practical training to medical students, nurses etc.
Example Sentences
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.
Near-synonyms: mentor, professor
Synonyms for preceptor
Antonyms for preceptor
Related Words
Word Forms
- preceptors
- præceptor
- præceptour
- preceptour
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for preceptor?
Common synonyms include mentor, professor, don.
What is the opposite of preceptor?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use preceptor in a sentence?
A man who had thought so much on the subjects of language and education was surely no ordinary preceptor.
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