pedagogue — a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpedəɡɑːɡ/
Example Sentences
- My math teacher was such a pedagogue that he made us recite multiplication tables in ancient Greek.
- The famous pedagogue published several books on innovative teaching methods.
- Don't be such a pedagogue - sometimes kids learn better through play than lectures.
pedagogue
NOUN[/ˈpedəɡɑːɡ/]
a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one
The strict pedagogue drills Latin verbs into his weary students with a wooden pointer.
The pedagogue teaches from his catalogue while students share secret dialogue!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek paidagogos, a compound of pais (child) and agogos (leader or guide). This originally referred to a slave who accompanied children to school, later becoming the term for a teacher.
Breakdown
paida- (child) + -gogos (leader/guide) = pedagogue (one who leads children in learning)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My math teacher was such a pedagogue that he made us recite multiplication tables in ancient Greek.”
“The famous pedagogue published several books on innovative teaching methods.”
“Don't be such a pedagogue - sometimes kids learn better through play than lectures.”
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