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

• educationist [chiefly British]
• instructor
• pedagogue
• pedagog
• preceptor
• schoolteacher
• teacher

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

When to worry about a child not reading Despite efforts like these by parents or educators, some children will still struggle to read. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024

This accolade reflects our commitment to valuing and supporting our educators. —John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024

The company offers free cruises for U.S. military service members (both active duty and veterans), police, firefighters, EMS personnel, nurses, and educators as part of its Heroes Sail Free program. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024

Earlier this year, O’Keefe handed over data collection duties to the meticulous researcher and educator at the Harvard Forest. —Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1