Synonyms of teacher

teacher

noun

ˈtē-chər 

as in educator

a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school

a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• educator
• instructor
• professor
• schoolteacher
• tutor
• coach
• pedagogue
• doctor
• headmaster
• preceptor
• educationist
• lecturer
• preacher
• mentor
• schoolmaster
• intern
• trainer
• rector
• academe
• guide
• headmistress
• academic
• schoolmistress
• reader
• master
• prof
• schoolmarm
• dean
• preparer
• mistress
• guru
• instructress
• docent
• academician
• catechist
• student teacher
• pedant
• don
• drillmaster
• governess
• tutoress
• homeschooler
• inculcator
• didact
• practice teacher
• regius professor
• moralizer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of teacher

Tuxedo, a puppy, was just a year old and had been told by his vet and day-care teachers to start integrating himself with other dogs for his social development. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Domínguez, a former special education teacher, was the fifth candidate to enter the race for the citywide role. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Houston officials are warning teachers that health care is straining the budget. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Your child’s growth is the priority, and communicating with you is part of the teacher’s job. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026