educator

noun

ed·​u·​ca·​tor ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce educator (audio)
Synonyms of educatornext
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
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Celebrity manicurist and educator Mimi D opts for a sparkling purple polish and goes for either full coverage or mesmerizing swirl designs with negative space on each nail. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 Romee is the general manager of the GenAI Studio at the College Board, an incubator focused on responsible AI experimentation and literacy for educators, students, and employees. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025 Some educators across North Texas said taking cellphones away from students takes away the opportunity to teach them to use devices safely, especially with the greater emergence of artificial intelligence. Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Parks was promptly taken into custody as officers spoke with educators at the daycare, one of whom told them a parent leaving the school alerted staff to Parks’ behavior. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for educator

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of educator was in 1609

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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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