Preceptor and Schoolmistress

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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Schoolmistress and preceptor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schoolmistress" instead a noun "Preceptor".

Schoolmistress

Schoolmistress noun - A woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict).
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Synonyms for Schoolmistress

Preceptor and schoolmistress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preceptor" instead a noun "Schoolmistress".
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