ascham

/ˈæʃəm/

Definitions

1. noun

An English scholar and educational reformer (1516-1568), best known for his book ‘The Scholemaster’.

“William Ascham was a significant figure in the history of English education.”

2. proper noun

The name of a village in Bedfordshire, England.

“The village of Ascham is situated near the River Great Ouse.”

Synonyms

  • educator
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • ignoramus
  • unedifier