educator

noun

ed·​u·​ca·​tor ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər 

1

: one skilled in teaching : teacher

2

a

: a student of the theory and practice of education : educationist sense 2

b

: an administrator in education

Synonyms of educator

• teacher
• instructor

Examples of educator in a Sentence

The conference will attract many leading scholars and educators.

decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator

Recent Examples on the Web

Hundreds of teachers are being non-reappointed due to budget cuts, creating uncertainty for educators, students, and families. —Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026

As behavior challenges persist, educators say teacher preparation programs could better prepare new teachers. —Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

Canvas is an online learning management system that that is used by educators and students to access and manage course materials. —Brayden Garcia may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026

Joe Acaba is a former educator who has flown three times to space, including two long-duration missions on board the ISS. —Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for educator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator