What does schoolmaster mean?
Schoolmaster means A male teacher..
Schoolmaster
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A male teacher..
Definitions by Sense
- A male teacher.
- (figurative) Anything that teaches.
- To teach in the capacity of schoolmaster.
Example Sentences
The war was a tough schoolmaster for the Athenians.
If death is the schoolmaster, then life is our homework
Synonyms for schoolmaster
Antonyms for schoolmaster
Related Words
Word Forms
- schoolmasters
- scholemaster
- schoolmastering
- schoolmastered
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for schoolmaster?
Common synonyms include master, headmaster, lutjanus apodus.
What is the opposite of schoolmaster?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use schoolmaster in a sentence?
The war was a tough schoolmaster for the Athenians.
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