ˈtēchə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English techer, from techen to teach + -er
1. : one that teaches or instructs
nature was his only teacher
especially : one whose occupation is to instruct
a teacher at the local high school
a driving teacher
2.
a. : a religious instructor or preacher often not regularly ordained in a Congregational church
b. : a member of the Aaronic priesthood of the Mormon Church of the grade between deacon and priest