noun
magister
MAD-zhihs-tuh
noun
1
A historical title of respect or authority, especially for a licensed university teacher of philosophy or the liberal arts in the Middle Ages.
"The manuscript refers to its author simply as "Magister Johannes.""
How to Use Magister
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Latin-derived title for a master or teacher, mostly seen in historical or academic contexts.
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Word Forms
magisters plural
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Etymology
From Latin magister ("master, teacher"), from magis ("more, greater"). A doublet of maestro, master, and meister.