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

That same year, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly named Kimberly among its 50 Most Influential Women alongside government officials, educators and business leaders from companies such as Duke Energy and Wells Fargo. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

The Benton show focuses mostly on Pusey’s prints, drawing exclusively from the collection of Ian White, artist, educator and son of esteemed artist Charles White. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Safe, equitable and joyful schools built on strong relationships between students, educators, families and communities. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Among educators, a consensus is forming that small-group tutoring is one of the most effective ways to address achievement gaps. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 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