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 heat spreads, contributing to what’s known as the urban heat island effect, said Vincent Cotrone, extension educator of urban forestry at Pennsylvania State University. —Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026

Scientists, investors, policymakers, business leaders, educators, communicators and communities can no longer operate in separate worlds if humanity hopes to scale solutions fast enough. —Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Porter was a pivotal figure in contemporary Los Angeles jazz, beginning with his studies under legendary educator Reggie Andrews in the Multi-School Jazz Band in Watts. —Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

Its programming includes a list of important artworks from the region, artist interviews, educator and artist workshops, and exhibitions. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 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