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Teacher

/ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː/ · noun

Meaning

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
  2. The index finger; the forefinger.
  3. An indication; a lesson.
  4. (Mormonism) The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.

Example Sentences

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.
But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does teacher mean?

Teacher means A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor..

What is a synonym for teacher?

Common synonyms include preceptor, educator, index finger, instructor.

What is the opposite of teacher?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use teacher in a sentence?

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.

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