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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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In a statement, the Western Cape regional authorities condemned the "senseless act", saying "no learner should ever face danger while travelling to or from school".

From BBC

Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council's portfolio holder for economy, employment and skills, said a number of apprenticeship fairs had taken place which helped connect "learners with opportunities across a wide range of sectors."

From BBC

“I know I’m a slow learner, but surely I’m not that bad,” I joked.

From Literature

Togbe and Ma were generous with praise and said I was a fast learner.

From Literature

It added: "There is a risk that our school infrastructure will not reflect future demand, leading to inefficient use of assets and missed opportunities for learners."

From BBC

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