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Trainer

/ˈtreɪ.nər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who teaches or coaches others in a specific skill or activity.

    "The trainer helped the athletes improve their performance during the season."
  2. 2

    A person who is responsible for the physical conditioning of athletes.

    "The trainer designed a rigorous workout plan to prepare the team for the championship."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'trainer' originates from the Middle English term 'traine', derived from the Old French 'trainer', meaning 'to drag or pull'. It evolved through the Latin 'tractus', meaning 'to draw or pull', reflecting the concept of guiding or leading someone in a particular skill or activity.

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