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schoolteacher

Schoolteacher (noun) means a person who teaches at a school. Example: “Her mother worked as a schoolteacher for over thirty years.”

noun
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A person who teaches at a school.
"Her mother worked as a schoolteacher for over thirty years."
"The new schoolteacher quickly became a favorite among the students."

How to use schoolteacher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA teacher who works in a school, as opposed to, say, a private tutor or university lecturer.

Word forms

schoolteachers plural

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Etymology

A compound of school and teacher.

school teacher

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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.

What is the meaning of schoolteacher?

"schoolteacher" (noun) means a person who teaches at a school.

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