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 ˈlearner¹

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

Example Sentences

According to the British Council, which offers English language courses, learners who achieve B2 level can "understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete or abstract topics."

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What brought me here was my 16-year-old daughter’s declaration, a month or so after getting her learner’s permit, that she wanted to master a stick shift.

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"It is essential to balance the effective use of gen AI, while prioritising the safety and well-being of our learners and workforce."

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And yet it's very much classic Forest, a club that veers from success to self-made disaster like a learner driver who can't stay in a lane.

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"It's something that we discuss with the regulator to make sure that those learners are protected in that first year."

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Related Words

• beginner 
• pupil 
• trainee