theodidact

/θiː.əˈdɪdæk.t/

Definitions

1. noun

A teacher or instructor, especially one who is knowledgeable or expert in a particular subject, who teaches or instructs others, especially in an informal or self-appointed manner.

“The young entrepreneur, who was a theodidact in marketing and finance, started her own successful business.”

Synonyms

  • instructor
  • pedagogue

Antonyms

  • apprentice
  • student