learner

[lur-ner]

noun

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

ˈlearner

/ ˈlɜːnə /

noun

1. someone who is learning something; beginner

2. (in South Africa) a school pupil

Word History and Origins

Origin of learner¹

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

Example Sentences

Twenty-five years ago, Princeton University authorized me to establish and direct a program in civic education dedicated to helping young men and women become determined truth seekers, courageous truth speakers, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

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Created in the mid-1960s, the office investigates complaints about a range of issues, such as school segregation, unfair discipline practices and whether students with disabilities or English learners are receiving the services they’re entitled to.

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So, yeah, I would say I was a good learner.

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"Working together, we can shape a future where reduced class contact time is not just a logistical change but a catalyst for deeper professional engagement, improved wellbeing, and better outcomes for every learner," she added.

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Back then I believed that the guys were slow learners.

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Related Words

• beginner 
• pupil 
• trainee