learner

American  

[lur-ner] / ˈlɜr nər /

noun

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

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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

He was already bracing for a 25% premium increase because his teen son now has a learner’s permit.

From MarketWatch

"Teaching assistants support some of our most vulnerable learners and deserve, in line with our commitment to social justice, to be recognised, remunerated and treated fairly for the fantastic work that they do."

From BBC

But today’s founders might well have a learner’s permit and a mouthful of braces.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you’re a visual learner, YouTube is an excellent place to start; if you’d rather not practice alone, many cities offer knife-skills classes through cooking schools, cookware stores and community centers.

From Salon

And being exposed to multiple activities as a child can make you a more adaptable learner when you’re older.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• beginner
• pupil
• trainee