leraar

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Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch leraar. Doublet of leerder (learner).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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leraar (plural leraars)

  1. (religion) reverend, minister, clergyman
  2. (rare outside compounds) teacher
    Synonym: onderwyser

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch leeraer, leerre. Equivalent to leren (to teach) +‎ -aar (-er). Doublet of leerder (learner).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈleː.raːr/, [ˈlɪː.raːr]
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  • Hyphenation: le‧raar

Noun

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leraar m (plural leraren, diminutive leraartje n, feminine lerares)

  1. a teacher, a person who gives lessons
    Synonyms: docent, leerkracht, onderwijzer
  2. (chiefly Protestantism) a Protestant clergyman, a reverend
    Synonyms: dominee, predikant

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: leraar
  • Negerhollands: leeraar
  • Papiamentu: leraar, leeraar