Definition

A person, often a parent, who teaches their child at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example

Many families choose to be homeschoolers to provide personalized education for their children.

Conversation

I heard your friend is a homeschooler now.

Yeah, she decided to learn from home instead of going to school.

That sounds interesting! What do you think about being a homeschooler?

I think it can be great, but I really enjoy the social aspect of school.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homeschooler → It is formed from "home" (from Old English *ham*, meaning dwelling or residence) and "school" (from Latin *schola*, meaning a place of learning) combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A homeschooler is a person who educates at home rather than in a traditional school setting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'home' as the place where learning happens, and 'school' as the place of education. The '-er' indicates a person, so a homeschooler is someone who teaches or learns at home.

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