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

Wilson is a Dakota writer, educator and bog steward, and is enrolled on the Sicangu Oyate (Rosebud) reservation in South Dakota. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026

Alondra Alvarez, a community educator with Universidad Popular, said her grassroots community organization works with families affected by immigration enforcement. —Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

Avalanche educators warn about the same pattern. —Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026

Her top priorities include refining the Pathways program to ensure students can access electives, like orchestra, and providing additional support to educators, specifically special education teachers. —Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 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