noun
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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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA teacher who works in a school, as opposed to, say, a private tutor or university lecturer.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A compound of school and teacher.
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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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