Teachers: meaning, definitions and examples

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teachers

 

[ ˈtiːtʃərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

A person who teaches, especially in a school.

Synonyms

educator, instructor, tutor

Examples of usage

  • The teachers at this school are very dedicated.
  • She has been a teacher for over 20 years.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A person who has superior knowledge or experience in a particular field.

Synonyms

guide, guru, mentor

Examples of usage

  • He is considered one of the great teachers of modern art.
  • She is a teacher of traditional Japanese dance.

Translations

Translations of the word "teachers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 professores

🇮🇳 शिक्षक

🇩🇪 Lehrer

🇮🇩 guru

🇺🇦 вчителі

🇵🇱 nauczyciele

🇯🇵 教師

🇫🇷 enseignants

🇪🇸 maestros

🇹🇷 öğretmenler

🇰🇷 교사

🇸🇦 معلمون

🇨🇿 učitelé

🇸🇰 učitelia

🇨🇳 教师

🇸🇮 učitelji

🇮🇸 kennarar

🇰🇿 мұғалімдер

🇬🇪 მასწავლებლები

🇦🇿 müəllimlər

🇲🇽 maestros

Etymology

The word 'teacher' originated from the Old English word 'tǣċer', which means 'one who teaches'. The role of a teacher has been essential in society for centuries, with educators playing a crucial role in imparting knowledge and skills to the next generation. Throughout history, teachers have been revered for their wisdom and guidance, shaping the minds of students and influencing the course of human development.

See also: taught, teach, teachable, teacher, teaching, teachings, untaught.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,056, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.