ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Schoolmaster

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Schoolmaster is a noun meaning A male teacher.

Meaning

A male teacher.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) Anything that teaches.
  2. 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

Word Forms

Synonyms for schoolmaster

Depending on context, synonyms include master, headmaster.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include headmaster, master, teacher, schoolteacher, professor, counselor.

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