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guvernant — meaning in English

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English meaning

governess noun A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.
tutor noun A person who teaches a student individually or in a small group, often privately.

Senses

guvernant is used for these senses in English:

governess A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
tutor One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

tutor — full definition

noun A person who teaches a student individually or in a small group, often privately.
verb To teach someone individually or in a small group.

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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”.

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