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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

Other Job Terms

factotum, milliner, ostler, scrivener, tinker, webster, wordsmith

Rhymes with TEACHER

bleacher, creature, feature, leacher, preacher, reacher, screecher
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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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. teacher
  2. teacher's pet
  3. Celestial Teacher
  4. critic teacher
  5. exchange teacher
  6. parent-teacher association
  7. pupil teacher
  8. student teacher
  9. visiting teacher
  10. practice-teach
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