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Definitions for preceptor
prɪˈsɛp tər, ˈpri sɛp-pre·cep·tor
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Princeton's WordNet
preceptor, donnoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
Wiktionary
preceptornoun
The headmaster or principal of a school, especially a private school.
preceptornoun
A teacher or tutor.
Etymology: From praeceptor, from the verb praecipio.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Preceptornoun
A teacher; a tutor.
Etymology: præceptor, Lat. precepteur, Fr.
Passionate chiding carries rough language with it, and the names that parents and preceptors give children, they will not be ashamed to bestow on others. John Locke.
It was to thee, great Stagyrite unknown,
And thy preceptor of divine renown. Richard Blackmore.
Wikipedia
Preceptor
A preceptor (from Latin, "praecepto") is a teacher responsible for upholding a precept, meaning a certain law or tradition.
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preceptor
A preceptor is a teacher or an instructor who supervises or mentors a student in a particular discipline or field of study, often in a practical or clinical environment. This person is usually an experienced practitioner or professional in the field who provides guidance, training and support to the student or novice practitioner.
Webster Dictionary
Preceptornoun
one who gives commands, or makes rules; specifically, the master or principal of a school; a teacher; an instructor
Preceptornoun
the head of a preceptory among the Knights Templars
Etymology: [L. praeceptor, fr. praecipere to teach: cf. F. prcepteur. See Precept.]
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Preceptor
A preceptor is a teacher responsible to uphold a certain law or tradition, a precept.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of preceptor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of preceptor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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