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Etymology of the English word teacher

the English word teacher
using the English suffix -er
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *-arjaz
using the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)
derived from the English word teach
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *deik- (to show, to pronounce solemnly; to throw)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *taikijanan

Derivations in English

schoolteacher, teacherage

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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