Meaning of the word pedagogue in English

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pedagogue

US /ˈped.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
UK /ˈped.ə.ɡɒɡ/

Noun

a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one

Example:
The old pedagogue insisted on perfect grammar from all his students.
He was more of a strict pedagogue than a friendly mentor.