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
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
This mobility helps the students maintain friendships during extended absences, something educators increasingly see as crucial to their well-being and successful reintegration.
—
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Roberta Moise, distinguished educator, serving as a middle school math instructor with Florida Virtual School, impacting students in Miami-Dade County and across Florida.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The launch of the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium is an invitation — to educators, policymakers, industry partners and community organizations — to join in shaping the region’s future.
—Adela De La Torre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The Hall of Fame accepts nominations from the public year round, but to be inducted, a toy must be approved by historians and educators with background and appreciation of learning and play.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for educator
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Roberta Moise, distinguished educator, serving as a middle school math instructor with Florida Virtual School, impacting students in Miami-Dade County and across Florida.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The launch of the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium is an invitation — to educators, policymakers, industry partners and community organizations — to join in shaping the region’s future.
—Adela De La Torre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The Hall of Fame accepts nominations from the public year round, but to be inducted, a toy must be approved by historians and educators with background and appreciation of learning and play.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for educator
Cite this Entry
“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share