learner

[ lur-ner ]

noun

1. a person who is learning; learn; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.

ˈlearner

/ ˈlɜːnə /

noun

1. someone who is learning something; beginner
2. (in South Africa) a school pupil

Word History and Origins

Origin of learner¹

before 1000; Middle English lerner ( e ), Old English leornere; learn, -er ¹

Example Sentences

A recent review into Northern Ireland's entire education system noted that "many learners with special needs face particular difficulties at the point of leaving school and embarking upon adult life".

From BBC

"I think figuring out where those differences come from will be important to knowing how to best support all learners."

From Science Daily

"They don't quite make the EMA threshold and their families may earn just slightly over it. It would be absolutely key to supporting more learners if that threshold was looked at and a change made".

From BBC

I’m a visual learner and I think a lot of people are, too.

From Salon

The review called for all pupils to have a "learner profile" which would inform which post-primary school they should transfer to at age 11.

From BBC

Related Words

• beginner
• pupil
• trainee