teacher

[ tee-cher ]

noun

1. a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.

teacher

/ ˈtiːtʃə /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp children
2. a personified concept that teaches

   nature is a good teacher

Derived Forms

• ˈteacherless, adjective

Other Words From

• teacher·less adjective
• teacher·ship noun
• non·teacher noun
• self-teacher noun
• under·teacher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of teacher¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, teacher is from the Middle English word techer. See teach, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Eastern teachers who have taught in the U.S. have recognized that in the West people generally don’t feel good enough about themselves.

From Salon

The Scottish government said since the pandemic there had been challenges for some returning school so it has invested in a network of virtual head teachers to support vulnerable young people returning.

From BBC

Last December, dozens of students sued the government after teachers accidentally cut their test short by 90 seconds.

From BBC

Supporters and critics of a Moreno Valley history teacher who was placed on leave after a profane anti-Trump rant in class clashed over his fate at Tuesday’s Moreno Valley Unified District board meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

The geography teacher was urged to stay at home until the school holidays which were only days away.

From BBC

Related Words

• assistant
• coach
• educator
• faculty member
• instructor
• lecturer
• professor
• scholar
• schoolteacher
• supervisor
• tutor