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preceptor

[ pri-sep-ter, pree-sep- ]
/ prɪˈsɛp tər, ˈpri sɛp- /
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noun
an instructor; teacher; tutor.
the head of a school.
the head of a preceptory.
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Origin of preceptor

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word praeceptor.See precept, -tor

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Words nearby preceptor

preceding, precent, precentor, precept, preceptive, preceptor, preceptory, preceptress, preceramic, precess, precession
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Words related to preceptor

expert, guru, mentor, specialist, teacher, tutor

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British Dictionary definitions for preceptor

preceptor
/ (prɪˈsɛptə) /
noun
US a practising physician giving practical training to a medical student
the head of a preceptory
rare a tutor or instructor

Derived forms of preceptor

preceptorate, nounpreceptorial (ˌpriːsɛpˈtɔːrɪəl) or preceptoral, adjectivepreceptorship, nounpreceptress, fem n
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