teacher
/ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: teachers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người dạy, đặc biệt là người được thuê trong một trường học
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Noun
Examples
One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The index finger; the forefinger.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “teacher” mean?
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
Is “teacher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.