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

School administrators emphasized that the reopening represents months of coordination across agencies, contractors, educators, and local leaders to ensure the campus is safe, operational, and ready to welcome students home. —Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026

Inside Denver's Peter Claver Hall this week, the Colorado Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents held a job fair where educators networked with districts seeking future leaders amid staffing shortages across the state. —Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026

Through the streamlined application, eligible nonprofits will be considered for either or both funding opportunities, reducing administrative burden while expanding access to critical resources that support children, families and educators across San Diego County. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

The 43-year-old educator also posted a tearful video on Instagram apologizing for the error. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 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