schoolteacher
1 synonym for schoolteacher, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who teaches at a school.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
school teacher
Etymology
A compound of school and teacher.
Full origin of schoolteacher →Frequently asked questions
What does “schoolteacher” mean?
The word “schoolteacher” means a person who teaches at a school. In plain terms, a teacher who works in a school, as opposed to, say, a private tutor or university lecturer.
How do you use “schoolteacher” in a sentence?
Here is “schoolteacher” used in a sentence: “Her mother worked as a schoolteacher for over thirty years.”
What part of speech is “schoolteacher”?
“Schoolteacher” is a noun.
