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teacher

//ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

formal

Note for teacher

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Forms

Plural
teachers

Definitions

  1. 1.A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

    • Tom knew that Mary was a teacher.
    • My mother is a psychology teacher.
    • She looks like a teacher.
  2. 2.The index finger; the forefinger.

    • Tom knew that Mary was a teacher.
    • My mother is a psychology teacher.
    • She looks like a teacher.
  3. 3.An indication; a lesson.

    • But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.
  4. 4.The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.

    • Tom knew that Mary was a teacher.
    • My mother is a psychology teacher.
    • She looks like a teacher.

Frequency

Overall

Very common· #416

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Uncommon
General reading & writing
Common
Academic
Very common
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er.

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