/pɛdəˈɡɒɡ/ (PEH-duh-gog)

Definitions

1. noun

A teacher, especially one of a strict or formal kind.

“The pedagogue took a stern approach to discipline in the classroom.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be overly pedantic or strict in their teaching or views.

“The pedagogue’s obsession with grammar made him difficult to work with.”