as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
educationists around the U.K. were largely in support of the reforms
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Indian social and women’s rights activist, educationist, Syeda Saiyidain Hameed during the Iran Embassy opens condolence book on the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on March 5, 2026 in New Delhi, India.
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Amitoj Singh, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The first is that educationists are using a broader range of methods to identify highly intelligent children, especially those from poor households.
—The Economist, 22 Mar. 2018
Amitoj Singh, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The first is that educationists are using a broader range of methods to identify highly intelligent children, especially those from poor households.
—The Economist, 22 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educationist
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Voters approved the Lee’s Summit School District’s Proposition C property tax funding measure that would provide around $4 million to pay for raises for teachers and staff.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The teen’s autistic brother inspired her to become an elementary educator.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Millender, a Chicagoan, began his college career at Wayne State, then transferred to IUPUI and entered its Sports Capital Journalism Program, which is directed by Malcolm Moran, award winning sportswriter and longtime educator.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers moved longtime coach and scout Monty Basgall — known as an exceptional infield instructor — from the front office to the field to help the players adjust to their new roles.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The instructor advised against it.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Educationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educationist. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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