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

Villalobos’ plan is centered around the research of Canadian educator Michael Fullan and features four phases. — Austin Horn july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Instead, policymakers, educators and technology developers should consider the more critical question of what kinds of digital experiences are actually worth students’ time. — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Fashion Britain will bring together cities, cultural institutions, retailers, designers, businesses, educators and local communities, and unlock opportunities for designers, strengthen local creative economies and inspire the next generation. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Research consistently finds that successful intervention depends on productive partnerships between educators and families, particularly when behavioral or attention concerns are involved. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 29 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