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dáskalos
Teacher
A person who teaches, especially at primary school.
Ο δάσκαλος εξηγεί το μάθημα.
The teacher explains the lesson.
'Δάσκαλος' (dáskalos) traces its origins to the Ancient Greek 'διδάσκαλος' (didáskalos), meaning teacher, and has maintained its core meaning throughout the evolution of the educational landscape in Greece.
'δάσκαλος' is predominantly used in formal educational contexts, applicable in both spoken and written forms, commonly in schools and academic discussions. Usage varies minimally regionally.