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

Amy Guerrero, a Filipino American activist and teacher in Norwalk who previously taught in Bridgeport, emphasized the importance of solidarity across racial and cultural groups. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

One teacher was grappling with John for the weapon when the father of two students came in and shot him to death. — Martha Bellisle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

In other words, the job requires the ability to be both a patient and a teacher, sometimes simultaneously. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

The teacher, after all, was always turned around writing at the chalkboard! — David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026