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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Experience is a good teacher.
She is a first-grade teacher.
a teacher of driver's education
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School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
These include firefighters, emergency workers, teachers, nutrition professionals, custodial workers, medical assistants, etc.
—Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Daniel, another high school speaker, said being stuck behind a mask and just out of reach of his classmates and teachers (6 feet, to be exact) took a toll on his mental health and stoked feelings of disconnection from his community.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
He’s been working with a vocal coach, a guitar teacher, a dialect coach, a movement coach, even a harmonica guy.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
These include firefighters, emergency workers, teachers, nutrition professionals, custodial workers, medical assistants, etc.
—Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Daniel, another high school speaker, said being stuck behind a mask and just out of reach of his classmates and teachers (6 feet, to be exact) took a toll on his mental health and stoked feelings of disconnection from his community.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
He’s been working with a vocal coach, a guitar teacher, a dialect coach, a movement coach, even a harmonica guy.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teacher. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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teacher
noun
teach·er
ˈtē-chər 
: one that teaches
especially
: a person whose occupation is to instruct
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