What is another word for schoolmistresses?

Pronunciation: [skˈuːlmɪstɹəsɪz] (IPA)

Schoolmistresses refers to female teachers who work in a school. There are a few synonyms that can be used to describe these educators. Instead of schoolmistresses, the term school teachers can be used to generalize individuals who teach in a school setting. Other synonyms may depend on the specific subject taught, for example, music teacher or math instructor. The term educator can also be used to refer to those who work in an educational institution. Other synonyms include tutor, lecturer, and instructor. The use of these synonyms can help to make language more inclusive and avoid gendered language.

What are the hypernyms for Schoolmistresses?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Schoolmistresses

We are schoolmistresses, my dear Grey, and I know we are very formal and stiff; but though we have never been married ladies to have little children of our own, I am sure we have grown to love those placed in our care, so that often and often, when some pupil has been taken away to go to those far-off burning lands, it has been to us like losing a child."
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
I say, Miss Stuart, what awful old women your schoolmistresses must have been!"
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
But surely some of you have become schoolmistresses with good salaries?
"Look Back on Happiness"
Knut Hamsun

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