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

Broderick, a longtime Bristol educator, taught at Bristol Central for 10 years, before assuming his current role of assistant principal. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

In addition, educators will teach how the Bible shaped history and literature over the centuries. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

One long-time CMS educator spoke with the Observer about the contracts but requested anonymity for fear of retaliation. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

According to the company, conversations with community leaders and educators identified rebuilding community spaces and expanding educational opportunities as key priorities after the fires. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 July 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