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Definition of learner

learner

/ˈlɜːr.nər/
learn · er
Plural:learners
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• noun

1

A person who is acquiring knowledge of a subject or learning how to do something.

Example

"Visual aids can be especially helpful for an early language learner."

2

British A person who is learning to drive a motor vehicle and has not yet passed the official driving test.

Example

"As a learner, she must display red L-plates on the front and back of the car."

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• Rhymes for learner

• Nearby Words

learnable
learned
learnedly
learner
learning
leasable
lease

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'leornere', meaning a pupil, disciple, or scholar, formed as an agent noun from the verb 'leornian' (to learn).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Learner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/learner
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