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Preceptor vs Instructor - What's the difference?

preceptor | instructor | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between preceptor and instructor

is that preceptor is the headmaster or principal of a school, especially a private school while instructor is one who instructs; a teacher.

preceptor

English

(wikipedia preceptor)

Alternative forms

* (archaic) * (qualifier) * preceptour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The headmaster or principal of a school, especially a private school.
  • A teacher or tutor.
  • *

    • Derived terms

    *preceptress *preceptorship

    instructor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * instructour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who instructs; a teacher

    • Synonyms

    * instructer (much less common)