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

The Arkansas Education Association is the state affiliate of the National Education Association, a nationwide labor union representing educators. —arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026

My background as a veteran, educator, and nonprofit executive has prepared me to listen, build coalitions, and deliver for working families. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Katey is a journalist and educator whose career spans print, TV, digital media, and nonprofits. —Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026

Rob Kallick Compass The Kappe House Modernist educator and architect Ray Kappe designed this Rustic Canyon home for his family in 1967. —Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 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