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учи́тель — meaning in English

uchitel

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English meaning

guru noun A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
teacher noun A person whose job is to help students learn, especially in a school.

Senses

учи́тель is used for these senses in English:

guru (sometimes, humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. [from 20th c.]
teacher A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

guru — full definition

noun A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
noun An acknowledged expert or trusted advisor in a particular field.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

духо́вный учи́тель гу́ру гуру наста́вник наста́вница преподава́тель преподава́тельница учи́тельница