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

• 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 campus is home to several historic landmarks such as the Davis Home, home of educators Dr. George E. Davis and Marie G. Davis. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025

This framework reflects the work of a center-right and center-left coalition of civics educators and other stakeholders. —Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

This pattern of women not having agency over their finances is rooted in history, said financial educator Berna Anat. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025

Paint with Alex Wednesday, July 16, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. All level painters are welcome to join us in the studio with working artists and educator Alex Schaefer. —Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for educator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator