Preceptor and Schoolmaster

Preceptor

Preceptor noun - A person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school.
Usage example: a preceptor at a small English boarding school
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Schoolmaster and preceptor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schoolmaster" instead a noun "Preceptor".

Schoolmaster

Schoolmaster noun - Any person (or institution) who acts as an educator.
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Synonyms for Schoolmaster

Preceptor and schoolmaster are semantically related. You can use "Preceptor" instead a noun "Schoolmaster".

Nearby Word: schoolmasterly
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