teacherage

/ˈtɛtʃərɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The period of time during which someone is a teacher.

“She spent 25 years in the teaching profession, a significant part of her teacherage.”

2. noun

A teacher in a school or college, especially one who has taught for a long time.

“The venerable teacherage of the institution had been a pillar of the community for decades.”

Synonyms

  • career
  • tenure

Antonyms

  • novice
  • student