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

For many Broward educators, the compensation funded through this referendum is not a bonus or extra spending money. — Roberto Fernandez Iii, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

School officials previously reached a deal with the United Federation of Teachers in June that provides educators in classrooms that are not in compliance with the class size law with a bonus for more work. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

It has been developed in conjunction with educators and learning authorities in the region around the English Midlands city. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Handed a less demonstrative character, Ifans is very moving as a man who’s slow both to accept reality and to ask for help, despite making a living as a nurturing educator. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 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