Phrase guide

home teaching

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The responsibility of the priesthood in which a pair of priesthood holders visit another member's family to teach them LDS doctrine and monitor their well-being.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Mormonism, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: block teaching, ward teaching

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see home, teaching.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of home teach

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From home + teaching.

From home teach + -ing.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kotiopetus — a priesthood responsibility
  • Spanish: orientación familiar — a priesthood responsibility