teacher
- 01 A1 Beginner
a person who helps you learn new things, especially in a school.
a person whose profession is to provide instruction to students, typically within a formal educational setting.
Simple“My history teacher makes the lessons very interesting by telling stories.”
In context“The primary school teacher developed a specialized curriculum to address the diverse learning needs of her third-grade students.”
PitfallHe is a teacher of English in a high school. He is an English teacher at a high school.While 'teacher of English' is grammatically correct, it is more natural to use the subject as a modifier before 'teacher' and the preposition 'at' for the institution.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an experience or person that shows you how to live or behave.
an abstract entity, experience, or person that serves as a source of wisdom or a moral example.
Simple“Failure can be a great teacher if you learn from your mistakes.”
In context“In many philosophical traditions, nature is viewed as the ultimate teacher, offering silent lessons on patience and the cycle of life.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
a specific rank or role for a person in certain churches.
a specific ecclesiastical office or rank within certain religious denominations, such as the Aaronic priesthood in Mormonism.
Simple“He was ordained as a teacher in his local church when he was fourteen.”
In context“The duties of a teacher within the Aaronic priesthood involve visiting members' homes to provide spiritual guidance and support.”
Usage teachers to use
From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er. More at teach.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.