"old schooler" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌəʊl(d)ˌskuːlə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈoʊl(d)ˌskulər/ [General-American] Forms: old schoolers [plural], old-schooler [alternative], old skooler [alternative], old-skooler [alternative]
Etymology: From old school (“a style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era”) + -er (“a person who is associated with, or supports, a particular theory, doctrine or political movement”). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|old school|-er|t1=a style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era|t2=a person who is associated with, or supports, a particular theory, doctrine or political movement}} old school (“a style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era”) + -er (“a person who is associated with, or supports, a particular theory, doctrine or political movement”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} old schooler (plural old schoolers)
  1. One who is old school; a person who holds traditional, conservative viewpoints, principles or ideologies. Related terms: old guard

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