learner
Americannoun
noun
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someone who is learning something; beginner
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(in South Africa) a school pupil
Etymology
Origin of learner
before 1000; Middle English lerner ( e ), Old English leornere; see learn, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Learner is Asian American, and he only lives about 20 minutes away from me.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The campaign is backed by some driving instructors including Greg Widger of the Learner Driving Centre in Wiltshire.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Two years ago, Learner Tien traveled to Melbourne and became an Australian Open junior champion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
The German plays three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev or upcoming American Learner Tien in the quarter-finals.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Draw near and hear me each despairing Learner!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various
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