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معلم

mo'allem

Teacher

Beginnernoun

Definition

A schoolteacher, an honored figure.

Example

معلم ریاضی ما سخت‌گیر است.

Our math teacher is strict.

Etymology

'معلم' (mo'allem) derives from the Arabic root 'عَلَمَ' (ʿalamā), meaning 'to teach' or 'to inform'. The term has been assimilated into Persian to denote a teacher or educator.

How & Where It’s Used

'معلم' is primarily used in formal educational settings but is also found in informal conversation. It is a widely recognized term across Persian-speaking regions.

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