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learner

American  
[lur-ner] / ˈlɜr nər /

noun

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

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

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It follows the DVSA's previous announcement that from 31 March the number of amendments a learner driver is allowed to make to a car driving test booking will be reduced to two, down from six.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The rise in reported cheating comes as learner drivers face persistently long waits for practical tests slots.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The government's suggested measures include learner drivers facing a minimum learning period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

In new measures to increase driver safety, the government has proposed learner drivers wait six months between taking their theory test and their practical test.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

They must have thought she was a very slow learner.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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