educationists

noun

plural of educationist, chiefly British
as in teachers
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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  1. teachers
  2. educators
  3. instructors
Noun
  • The teachers scanned their work and used AI to analyze how their handwriting could improve.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Some fifteen years later, her determination to study Schubert lieder with expert teachers was in large part what impelled her to go to Europe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of teachers
Noun
  • With students’ unmet needs often becoming more apparent in middle and high school, when academic demands increase and educators have less time and fewer resources to help, Ybarra stressed the importance of addressing those needs earlier.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Under the policy announced Wednesday, a new Technology in Schools Coalition of educators, parents, students and others will evaluate the impacts of the moratorium and make recommendations for future school years.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of educators
Noun
  • Depending on the session, drivers learn braking techniques, vehicle control and high-speed maneuvers with guidance from experienced instructors.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The show was created through a partnership with Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, and students and instructors appear throughout.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of instructors
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