as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educator
Since then, educators nationwide have posted flags, signs and banners in public schools in solidarity with Inama.
Inama, who had the sign displayed in her Lewis and Clark Middle School class, eventually resigned from her job.
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Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
In my school, and in schools across the country, educators have spent more time in recent years responding to disputes and supporting appropriate interactions between students.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
The Enquirer was denied these records on the grounds that complaints of educator misconduct that have resulted in an investigation are not deemed public until the board has taken final action on the case.
—Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
On Tuesday, the American Federation of Teachers announced an AI training hub for educators, backed by $23 million from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 July 2025
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Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
In my school, and in schools across the country, educators have spent more time in recent years responding to disputes and supporting appropriate interactions between students.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
The Enquirer was denied these records on the grounds that complaints of educator misconduct that have resulted in an investigation are not deemed public until the board has taken final action on the case.
—Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
On Tuesday, the American Federation of Teachers announced an AI training hub for educators, backed by $23 million from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educator
Noun
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More than 15 teacher education programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are being eliminated.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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My sweet teacher friend, Salena Lindesmith, mom of one, is always in athleisure and well-admired for it.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Tough middle and high school students have multiple teachers and the same is true for instructors, relationship building must be emphasized.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Canadian actor Truesdale, who plays ballet instructor Raphaël Marchand and right-hand man to Le Ballet National director Geneviève Lavigne (Charlotte Gainsbourg), echoed these sentiments.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educator. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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