teacher

Meanings

• noun

  A person who teaches, trains, or instructs students in a school, college, or university.

  - "My teacher helps me understand complex concepts."
  - "The teacher is an important figure in a student's life."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

preceptor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with teacher
learner , painter , ranger , stranger

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Variants

List of all variants of teacher that leads to same result
teacher , teacher bird , teachers , teacher's pet , teacher's pets , parent-teacher association , parent-teacher associations , student teacher , student teachers , head teacher , Parent-Teacher Organization , substitute teacher , supply teacher , practice teacher , practice teachers , practice-taught , practice-teach , practice-teaches , practice-teaching

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'teacher' comes from the Old English word 'læran' which means 'to teach'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word that can be spelled using the letters in the word 'teacher' is 'teapotterer'.

2. In ancient Rome, teachers were paid in grain or olive oil.

3. The first public school in America was established in Boston in 1635.

4. The average American teacher spends about $500 of their own money on classroom supplies each year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, typically at a school or university.

2. Student: A person who is attending school or university and receiving instruction.

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Culture

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Teachers have been revered in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Greece, teachers were considered as mentors and philosophers. In India, the Gurukul system of education was based on the teacher-student relationship. In modern times, teachers have been portrayed in literature, art, music, and movies.

How to Memorize "teacher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a classroom, explaining concepts to students.
   - Visualize the image of a teacher with a chalkboard and students in a classroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of a teacher with the word 'learning'.
   - Think of the teacher as a guide or mentor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Teach' to remember the definition of a teacher: 'T'ransfers 'E'ducation 'A'chieving 'C'omprehension 'H'elping'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'teacher' and remember it to recall the definition.

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