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teacher
noun teach·er \ˈtē-chər\
: a person or thing that teaches something; especially : a person whose job is to teach students about certain subjects
Full Definition of TEACHER
1
: one that teaches; especially : one whose occupation is to instruct
2
: a Mormon ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood
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First Known Use of TEACHER
14th century
Related to TEACHER
- Synonyms
- educationist [chiefly British], educator, instructor, pedagogue (also pedagog), preceptor, schoolteacher
TEACHER Defined for Kids
teacher
noun teach·er \ˈtē-chər\
Definition of TEACHER for Kids
: a person who passes on information or skill
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