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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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They can recognize so many words now and are eager learners.

From Literature

They include a six-month wait for learner drivers before taking a practical test, as well as restrictions on night-time driving and passenger numbers.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

The government believes a minimum period between sitting the theory test and the practical exam would help learner drivers develop their skills, including driving in different conditions.

From BBC

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