magister
Magister (noun) means a historical title of respect or authority, especially for a licensed university teacher of philosophy or the liberal arts in the Middle Ages. Example: “The manuscript refers to its author simply as "Magister Johannes.”
How to use magister
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Latin-derived title for a master or teacher, mostly seen in historical or academic contexts.
Word forms
magisters plural
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The manuscript refers to its author simply as "_____ Johannes."
Etymology
From Latin magister ("master, teacher"), from magis ("more, greater"). A doublet of maestro, master, and meister.
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What does “magister” mean?
The word “magister” means a historical title of respect or authority, especially for a licensed university teacher of philosophy or the liberal arts in the Middle Ages. In plain terms, a Latin-derived title for a master or teacher, mostly seen in historical or academic contexts.
How do you pronounce “magister”?
“Magister” is pronounced MAD-zhihs-tuh (/ˈmæd͡ʒɪstə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “magister” in a sentence?
Here is “magister” used in a sentence: “The manuscript refers to its author simply as "Magister Johannes.".”
What part of speech is “magister”?
“Magister” is a noun.
Where does the word “magister” come from?
The word “magister” comes from Latin. From Latin magister ("master, teacher"), from magis ("more, greater"). A doublet of maestro, master, and meister.