Word of the Day for October 5, 2026: maestra

noun

DEFINITION: A Filipino term for a female teacher or school teacher. It is widely used across different regions of the Philippines.

ETYMOLOGY: Borrowed from Spanish maestra, the feminine form of maestro, meaning “teacher.”

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