teacher
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː//
- United Kingdom/[ˈtʰɪi̯.t͡ʃəː]/
- Canada//ˈti.t͡ʃɚ//
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
noun
- 1
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence.
- 2
The index finger; the forefinger.
- 3
An indication; a lesson.
But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.
- 4
The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.
Etymology
From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er. More at teach.
Forms
- plural
- teachers
teacher · A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
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