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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The Secondary School of Fine Arts has more than 90 classical dance teachers and is the primary training centre for the next generation.
From Barron's
The 37-year-old teacher turned music artist had the biggest moment of his career in August when he joined Coldplay for the Hull leg of their Music of the Spheres world tour.
From BBC
However, his mother, a former teacher, plans to re-enrol her son when he reaches middle school.
From Barron's
Maths teacher Bobby Seagull is appointed an MBE for his work campaigning for public libraries to be better supported.
From BBC
Alize has been learning about UK politics at school and her teacher said she should visit Parliament while on holiday in London.
From BBC
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