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teacher.

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː/Received-Pronunciation[ˈtʰɪi̯.t͡ʃəː]Received-Pronunciation/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/Canadian, General-American, Standard[ˈtʰɪi̯.t͡ʃɚ] ~ [ˈtʰɪi̯.t͡ʃɹ̩]Canadian, General-American, Standard

  1. A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

  2. The index finger; the forefinger.

  3. An indication; a lesson.

  4. The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.

    Mormonism
Where this word comes from

From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er. More at teach.

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