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educationist

noun

ˌe-jə-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nist

Definition of educationist

chiefly British

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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Recent Examples of educationist 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. — 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

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This time the central crime revolves around a severed finger that is sent to the high school, and a mysterious — potentially nefarious — new teacher captivating their children.

— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
For example, in 2011 Wisconsin decided that decisions about layoff procedures, class sizes and teacher placements should belong to the employer.

— David Griffith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of teacher

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By shifting the focus to high-stakes, spontaneous human interaction and leveraging AI for active learning rather than trusting it to do the work, educators can ensure that the knowledge lives within the student, not just the model.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources.

— Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of educator

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Castro will receive the Humanitarian Award for his 25-year-long career in the food industry as an executive chef, private chef, culinary instructor and restaurant owner.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Renata, post-divorce from her fraudster husband Gordon, takes up motorcycle lessons and a fling with a workout instructor.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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