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sage on a stage

sage on a stage is the alternative form of sage on the stage.

Meaning of sage on the stage

Noun

sage on the stage (plural sages on the stage or sages on stages)

  1. (derogatory, mildly, sometimes) An educator, especially at the postsecondary level, who imparts knowledge by lecturing to an audience; the method of imparting knowledge used by such an educator.
    • Mrs. Johnson said the teacher for the gifted and talented will be more of a "guide on the side" rather than a "sage on the stage."1981 August 6, “‘Gifted Students’ Classes Offered”, in Harlan Daily Enterprise, USA, retrieved 01 Sep 2013, page 5

Forms of sage on a stage

pluralsages on a stage
pluralsages on stages

Questions about sage on a stage

What is sage on a stage the alternative form of?
Sage on a stage is the alternative form of sage on the stage.

Words near sage on a stage in the dictionary

  1. sage hen
  2. sage hens
  3. sage honey
  4. sage honeys
  5. sage of Bethlehem
  6. sage on a stage
  7. sage on the stage
  8. sage sparrow
  9. sage sparrows
  10. sage tea
  11. sage teas

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