teacher

Definition

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

Etymology

From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er. More at teach.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise."