1. a student who receives education at home rather than at a school, typically under the instruction of a parent or tutor
Usage: common in contemporary educational contexts; can refer to the student or sometimes the parent who teaches

Examples

• My daughter is a homeschooler and completes her assignments online.
• Many homeschoolers participate in co-ops to take group classes with other families.
• The homeschooler studied biology using a curriculum designed for independent learners.
• Some homeschoolers attend extracurricular activities at local schools.
• As a homeschooler, he had more flexibility to pursue his interests in music and science.
• The homeschooler's parents carefully selected textbooks and resources for each subject.