teacher
Americannoun
noun
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a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp children
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a personified concept that teaches
nature is a good teacher
Other Word Forms
- nonteacher noun
- self-teacher noun
- teacherless adjective
- teachership noun
- underteacher noun
Etymology
Origin of teacher
First recorded in 1250–1300, teacher is from the Middle English word techer. See teach, -er 1
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Example Sentences
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As Benjamin sat in ICE detention, community members — many of them local teachers — rallied around him and his family, raising tens of thousands of dollars and holding news conferences demanding his release.
From Los Angeles Times
Some students in the English Language Learners program at Lexington High School don’t know if they will return after winter break, said teacher Maria Aguirre.
This year, the government broadened the definition of qualified professionals to anyone earning at least the equivalent of about $8,200 a month, and specifically expanded its scope to include teachers and nurses.
From Barron's
In the early days of her career, she would read with pupils and help the teacher prepare lessons - now her role is more specialist, often supporting children with additional needs and sometimes covering the class.
From BBC
"Thank you for everything. You were a deeply respected and beloved teacher," the mother of one student wrote.
From Barron's
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