learner
Americannoun
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learners
plural
noun
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someone who is learning something; beginner
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(in South Africa) a school pupil
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of learner
before 1000; Middle English lerner ( e ), Old English leornere; see learn, -er 1
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As her language skills improved, she was kept in the English learner class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
She was enrolled in an English learner program, but said she was not allowed to take math or science courses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Advocates said parents often did not know that their child was still classified as an English learner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Morgan added: "I need to be clear that there'll be no learner that would be at a detriment as a result of this being the first iteration of those qualifications."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Show your father what a natural learner you are,” Fezzik’s mother said.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
Plus, how coaches can help adult learners and Fred goes offline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Councils set a school's toilet policies, the Welsh government said, adding they must be "accessible to all learners throughout the school day, taking into account pupils' basic needs".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
They said: "Used well, technology can be a powerful tool to support learners who need it and free up teachers to deliver the excellent education every child deserves."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
About 200,000 English learners remained classified for six years or more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
These learners try to understand their inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and weaknesses.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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