learn·er

[lur-ner]
noun
a person who is learning; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English lerner(e), Old English leornere; see learn, -er1

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learner (ˈlɜːnə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  someone who is learning something; beginner
2.  (in South Africa) a school pupil

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Learner is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
Some will stick if the learner actually uses those factoids regularly.
The best way universities can support today's working learner is to take the
  proverbial leap of faith and embrace the new.
Any learner of economics knows that the minimum wage brings more harm than good.
It's supposed to take a customized approach that fits the individual strengths,
  weaknesses and preferences of each learner.
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