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Definition of schoolteacher

schoolteacher

/ˈskuːlˌtiːtʃ.ɚ/
school · teach · er
Plural:schoolteachers
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• noun

1

A person whose occupation is to instruct students in a school, especially at the primary or secondary level.

Example

"The retired schoolteacher donated her extensive collection of children's books to the local library."

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• Nearby Words

schoolmate
schoolmistress
schoolroom
schoolteacher
schoolteaching
schooltime
schoolwide

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