subteacher

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noun

An assistant teacher.

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Meanings

nounsubteacher (plural subteachers)

plural subteachers

  1. An assistant teacher.

    The subjects are taught on the topical plan, and teaching exercises by the principal and subteachers form a large part of the class work.

    1888, United States. Bureau of Education, Report of the Commissioner of Education..., page 424

Origin

From sub- + teacher.

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APA

subteacher. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subteacher

MLA

“subteacher.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subteacher. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subteacher,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subteacher.

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