a person who teaches, esp. as a profession; instructor
A math teacher with his students.
The definition of a teacher is someone who helps others learn new things.
An example of a teacher is the person who taught you math.
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teacher
noun
One who teaches, especially one hired to teach.
Related Forms:
- teach′er·ly
adjective
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Noun
(plural teachers)
- A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.
- The index finger; the forefinger.
- (Mormonism) The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.
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Sentence Examples
- As a teacher Jesus gave his own services freely.
- A teacher doesn't have to be smart—just brighter than the student.
- The blonde teacher was staring at her.
- I am going to have a Christmas tree in the parlor and teacher will hang all of my gifts upon it.
- I do pretty good at most stuff and the teacher is nice enough but Janet doesn't like her.
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