teacher
Americannoun
noun
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a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp children
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a personified concept that teaches
nature is a good teacher
Other Word Forms
- nonteacher noun
- self-teacher noun
- teacherless adjective
- teachership noun
- underteacher noun
Etymology
Origin of teacher
First recorded in 1250–1300, teacher is from the Middle English word techer. See teach, -er 1
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Example Sentences
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When Geho was a public -chool teacher who wasn’t making much money, he would still put what he could into bitcoin.
From MarketWatch
She described Ruben as "inoffensive" and "a normal bloke", adding that "Jon was definitely the leader, he was in charge" and if the children needed quietening down "he would speak to them like a teacher".
From BBC
The place is frequented by students, their parents, teachers and book lovers.
From BBC
The teacher has since been discharged from hospital, police said, adding they were "continuing to support the victim whilst they recover from this traumatic event".
From BBC
"Adam plays rough," Sam said, "and the teacher has to say 'Time Out, Adam!'"
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