Teacher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teacher is a noun meaning A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
Meaning
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
More Meanings
- The index finger; the forefinger.
- An indication; a lesson.
- (Mormonism) The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.
Example Sentences
But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.
One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence.
Word Forms
- teachers
Synonyms for teacher
Depending on context, synonyms include preceptor, educator, instructor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include instructor, schoolmaster, schoolteacher, educator, pedagogue, professor.
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