substitute teacher
Definition of substitute teacher
US
: a teacher who teaches a class when the usual teacher is not available
From the M-W Editors
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: a person or thing that takes the place or function of another
: to put or use in the place of another
: to introduce (an atom or group) as a substituent
: to alter (something, such as a compound) by introduction of a substituent
: one that teaches
: one whose occupation is to instruct
: a Mormon ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood
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