instructor
[in-struhk-ter]
- a person who instructs; teacher.
- a teacher in a college or university who ranks below an assistant professor.
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Origin of instructor
Synonyms
See more synonyms for instructor on Thesaurus.com1. tutor, schoolmaster, preceptor, pedagogue.
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Examples from the Web for instructor
Contemporary Examples
A professional ballroom dancer and instructor, her name reflects a parallel that runs in both BDSM and dance: symbiosis.
Jackson fared better as an instructor of artillery, a subject he was far better at explaining.
There were exceptions, as our instructor, Kimberlee Sue Moran, pointed out, but criminals behaved in mostly predictable ways.
Knowing Where the Bodies Are Buried: An Excerpt From 'Lives in Ruins'Marilyn Johnson
November 14, 2014
“Today we will learn the algorithm for receiving presents,” the instructor tells her students.
In that sense, the child will always be the instructor of the adult.
Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or ForgiveClive Irving
August 3, 2014
Historical Examples
In this tedious and protracted inquiry he had no instructor, nor assistant, nor adviser.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
"No, it isn't dangerous at all," the instructor answered hastily.
Be It Ever ThusRobert Moore Williams
"Observe how they make their living," the instructor continued.
Be It Ever ThusRobert Moore Williams
"A very good point you have brought out," the instructor said.
Be It Ever ThusRobert Moore Williams
"That is one purpose our bracelets serve," the instructor answered.
Be It Ever ThusRobert Moore Williams
instructor
- someone who instructs; teacher
- US and Canadian a university teacher ranking below assistant professor
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Word Origin and History for instructor
n.
mid-15c., from Old French instructeur and directly from Medieval Latin instructor "teacher" (in classical Latin, "preparer"), agent noun from instruere (see instruct).
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