preceptor

Meanings

• noun

  A teacher or tutor, especially an academic one.

  - "The preceptor instructed the students in advanced mathematics."
  - "She served as a preceptor for the new professor."
  - "The preceptor's role was to guide the students in their studies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preceptor
ceptor , deceptor , receptor

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Variants

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preceptor , preceptors , preceptorship , preceptorships

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'praeceptor,' meaning 'one who goes before and teaches.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preceptor' is also used in medicine to refer to a physician who supervises the care of a patient.

2. In the Harry Potter series, a prefect is a student who is chosen to serve as a leader and role model for other students in their house.

3. The term 'preceptor' is derived from the Latin word 'prae,' meaning 'before,' and '-ceptor,' meaning 'to take.' So, a preceptor is someone who goes before and takes the role of a teacher or instructor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tutor: A person who gives private instruction or supervision to another, especially a teacher who gives instruction to one or more pupils in a particular subject.

2. Mentor: An experienced and trusted advisor or teacher, especially one who provides guidance and advice to a less experienced person.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, a preceptor was a private tutor who taught the children of the wealthy and noble classes. The role of a preceptor was highly respected, and they were often highly educated and skilled in various subjects.

How to Memorize "preceptor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person teaching or instructing someone else.
   - Imagine a teacher in front of a classroom.
   - Think of a tutor helping a student with their homework.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preceptor' with the image of a teacher or tutor.
   - Remember that it means someone who teaches or instructs.
   - Think of the Latin root 'prae-' meaning 'before' and '-ceptor' meaning 'to take.' A preceptor goes before and takes the role of a teacher.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'preceptor' to help remember its meaning.
   - Preceptors are like teachers, going before their students to instruct and guide.
   - Remember, a preceptor is a teacher or tutor.

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