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

Local educators now see providing security details for their students as part of their job description. —Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026

The law, which allows judges to issue extreme risk protection orders, now allows family members, law enforcement, health care professionals and educators to petition the courts to require people to surrender their firearms temporarily. —The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026

During hearings this fall for the Assembly Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids, academic psychologist Ravi Iyer and educators in the Oostburg School District expressed support for a bell-to-bell ban, testifying on the harmful effects of cellphone and social media use on youth mental health. —Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Through beloved characters, Sesame Street highlights the contributions of artists, performers, leaders, educators, and everyday heroes in ways young children can truly grasp without being burdened with an agenda. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 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