learner
ˈlɜrnər
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Definition of learner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationbeginner in a new subject or skill
  • As a learner, she found the guitar challenging.
apprentice novice
2.
studentsomeone who is acquiring new knowledge or skills
  • The classroom was full of eager learners..
apprentice student
3.
South AfricaTECH.school pupil in South AfricaTECH.
  • The learners wore uniforms to school every day.
pupil scholar student
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Expressions with learner

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dictionary designed for people learning a language
She bought a learner's dictionary to help with her English studies.
person who understands new information or skills very quickly
The manager hired him because he is a fast learner.
adult who is learning new skills or knowledge
The community center offers classes for adult learners.
student who studies remotely
The distance learner attended classes online from home.
temporary permit allowing a new driver to learn driving under supervision
She was excited to receive her learner's license and start driving lessons..
temporary license for learning to drive
She received her learner's permit last week.

Origin of learner

Old English, leornian (to learn)

Terms with learner included in their meaning

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learner
person who excels in learning
learner's permit
official document allowing learning to drive
learner
someone who is learning to be a composer
ELLacr.
acr: English-language learner
student learning English
driving
sign on a vehicle indicating a learner driver
fast learner
fast in understanding or learning
education
learning process controlled mainly by the learner not by a teacher
slow learner
person who is slow to understand

Examples of learner in a sentence

  • Every learner must complete the assessment.
  • Every learner has a unique style.
  • The program supports adult learners.
  • The learners participated in a cultural exchange program.
  • Parents attended a meeting to discuss the learners' progress.

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  1. French:apprenti, apprenant, ...
  2. German:Lernende, Lernender, ...
  3. Italian:principiante, allievo, ...
  4. Spanish:aprendiz, estudiante, ...
  5. Portuguese:aprendiz, ...
  6. Chinese:学习者, 学员, ...
  7. Japanese:初心者, 学習者, ...
  8. Arabic:متعلم, دارس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹמֵד, תַלְמִיד, ...
  10. Russian:ученик, обучающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:учень, студент, ...
  12. Hindi:शिक्षार्थी, विद्यार्थी, ...
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