learner

noun — 2 senses

learner

noun

UK, US /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ · US [ˈlɝ.nɚ]

Etymology From learn + -er.

1

One who is learning; one receiving instruction.

She’s still a learner, so she’s prone to making mistakes.
Cambridge University Press has released a new series aimed at young learners with epilepsy.

2

Dated, Obsolete A scholar.

Synonyms: learner
Antonyms: educator, preceptor, teacher, tutor
Derived terms: adult learner, distance learner, e-learner, language learner, learner permit, learnership, learner's license, learner's permit, metalearner, nonlearner, superlearner, telelearner
Related terms: student, alumnus, autodidact, collegian, dropout, graduate, protege, education, attendant, beginner
Hypernyms: person
Hyponyms: 33 terms
abecedarian, apprentice, cadet, chela, crammer, disciple, educatee, fresher, freshman, frosh, goliard, homeschooler, intern, mentee, monitor, pennal, postgraduate, pupil, resident, scholar, schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid, seminarian, seminarist, sophomore, student, studier, teacher's pet, trainee, undergraduate, upperclassman
Holonyms: class, fraternity, grade, seminar, school, sorority

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