learner

American  

[lur-ner] / ˈlɜr nər /

noun

1. a person who is learning; learn; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.

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ˈlearner British  

/ ˈlɜːnə /

noun

1. someone who is learning something; beginner

2. (in South Africa) a school pupil

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Etymology

Origin of learner

before 1000; Middle English lerner ( e ), Old English leornere; learn, -er ¹

Example Sentences

We’re committed to fostering environments where learners can think critically and consider how social factors affect the health and well-being of patients and communities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fire safety guidance, a minimum learning period for learner drivers and a ban on new leasehold flats are also among the issues subject to consultation that are listed on the government website.

From BBC

"All primary learners are eligible for free school meals and local authorities/governing bodies have discretion to design menus which can include plain soya, plain rice or plain oat drinks," it added.

From BBC

I was a slow learner, since no cards of any kind had been played at the Beje.

From Literature

This further change will only allow learners to move their test to the three nearest centres to where their test is booked.

From BBC

Related Words

• beginner
• pupil
• trainee