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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Most of his teachers were ill-equipped to handle his behavioral problems, later diagnosed as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A teacher, or class assistant, might be able to speculate.
From BBC
"I'm both worried and happy, hoping for Iran's freedom," said Sepideh, a former teacher, who told AFP she managed to speak to a few friends in the morning, despite Iran cutting off all internet access.
From Barron's
Coach Close and her staff are such great teachers and mentors.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Sherman long worked as a teacher of practical ceramics, but in retirement has committed himself to creating his own fine art and has only just begun to be exhibited.
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