homeschooler

noun

home·​school·​er ˈhōm-ˌskü-lər How to pronounce homeschooler (audio)
1
: one that homeschools
2
: a child who is homeschooled

Examples of homeschooler in a Sentence

Both of their children were homeschoolers.
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This could mean private school tuition but also textbooks for homeschoolers or even school uniforms. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024 Many are perhaps not even permanent homeschoolers, shifting in and out of different schools and school sectors as needs arise. Michael McShane, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Those same people would be more likely to listen to their favorite social media influencer who speaks to their world — such as fellow ranchers, veterans or homeschoolers. Sophia Cai, Axios, 18 July 2024 Some research has found homeschoolers generally score 15 to 30 percentile points above public school students on standardized tests and achieve above-average scores on the ACT and SATs. Apryl Duncan, Parents, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for homeschooler 

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homeschooler was in 1979

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“Homeschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeschooler. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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homeschooler

noun
home·​school·​er -ˌskül-ər How to pronounce homeschooler (audio)
1
: a person who homeschools
2
: a child who is homeschooled

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