teacher

[tee-cher]

noun

1. a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.

teacher

/ ˈtiːtʃə /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp children

2. a personified concept that teaches

   nature is a good teacher

Other Word Forms

• teacherless adjective
• teachership noun
• nonteacher noun
• self-teacher noun
• underteacher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of teacher¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, teacher is from the Middle English word techer. See teach, -er ¹

Example Sentences

It would take on a monitoring and assistance mission — fielding complaints and questions; preparing learning materials and reports on identifying and combating discrimination; and helping teachers, schools and school districts comply with state anti-discrimination laws.

From Los Angeles Times

We know that education is the number one predictor of economic mobility, and that when we support students and teachers, they do better.

From Salon

Gbagbo had degrees in history and linguistics, and as a teacher, was a key member of various educators' unions.

From BBC

All three went on to work at the school as teachers for many years.

From BBC

Wynne also worked as an English teacher in Fukuoka, Japan before studying for his masters degree.

From BBC

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