Words / C2

PED-uh-gog/ˈpedəɡɒɡ/

A pedagogue is a teacher, especially a strict, dry, or pedantic one (formal / often unkind): a dreary pedagogue, more pedagogue than scholar. Teacher (already in the dictionary) is everyday and neutral; pedantic (already in the dictionary) is the vice of fussing detail. Pedagogy is the method of teaching. Do not skip the fire report because the panel is full of pedagogues.

Meaning

A teacher, especially a strict, dry, or pedantic one (formal / often unkind).

Examples

• “A pedagogue on the panel still has to sign the fire report.”
• “Teacher is everyday (already in the dictionary). Tutor is closer and kinder. Pedantic is fussy about niceties (already in C2). A schoolmaster is older UK colour. Rank in the seminar is not a waiver. The person who holds the key is not excused by a lecture style. Sign the report.”

Good to know

Teacher (often dry or strict). Everyday: teacher. Close vice: pedantic (already in C2). A title is not a fire signature.

Near in meaning

teacher

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