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Definition of teacher noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

  

teacher

 noun
noun
NAmE//ˈtitʃər//
 
 
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 a person whose job is teaching, especially in a school a history/science, etc. teacher high school teachers There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. Vocabulary Buildingteachand teachersverbs
  • teachJohn teaches French at the local school. She taught me how to change a tire.
  • educateOur priority is to educate people about the dangers of drugs.
  • instructMembers of staff should be instructed in the use of fire equipment.
  • trainShe’s a trained midwife. He’s training the U.S. Olympic swim team.
  • coachHe’s the best football player I’ve ever coached. She coaches some of the local children in singing.
  • tutorShe tutors some of the local children in math.
  • mentorShe's been mentoring me ever since I started at the company.
nouns
  • teacherschool/college teachers
  • instructora swimming/science instructor
  • trainera horse trainer Do you have a personal trainer?
  • coacha football coach
  • tutortutors working with migrant children
  • mentorHe's been my mentor for two years now.
See teacher in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary