magister
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- noun
- /ˈmædʒɪstər/
- Formal
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magíster
- Of course, a good magister or teacher must do research.
- magister said
- magister tells
Examples
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What is a magister?
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I convinced Oliver I was a magister on my way to Dublin.
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I see Magister Mundi is teaching you all these fancy new terms already.
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Another magister responded that he was such a pupil of observance because he frequented the choir day and night, almost as often as the friars who were not involved in preaching offices.
Academic text (2018) -
The magister explained the complex theory in a way that all the students understood.
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After years of study, she finally became a magister in the field of history.
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The magister at the university was known for his engaging lectures and extensive knowledge.
Synonyms
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8.9
A person with very great knowledge or skill in one subject
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8.1
A person who teaches or does research at a university
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8.9
A university teacher who ranks below a full professor
A person in the Middle Ages who studied and taught philosophy at universities
A person who knows a lot about a subject and can judge its quality, like wine or art
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A large crab from the Pacific coast of North America that people eat
How Senior
Surface Forms
Etymology
Magister comes from Latin magis 'more' or 'greater' and was used for someone seen as above others in skill or knowledge. Think of English master — a magister was a teacher or expert, which is why the word means a skilled teacher today.