Synonyms of educator

educator

noun

ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teacher
• instructor
• professor
• pedagogue
• schoolteacher
• educationist
• preceptor
• coach
• tutor
• doctor
• headmaster
• lecturer
• intern
• trainer
• mentor
• guide
• schoolmaster
• rector
• preacher
• preparer
• headmistress
• reader
• academe
• schoolmarm
• schoolmistress
• master
• prof
• mistress
• dean
• guru
• academic
• academician
• docent
• instructress
• catechist
• pedant
• student teacher
• don
• drillmaster
• homeschooler
• inculcator
• governess
• tutoress
• regius professor
• didact
• practice teacher
• moralizer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of educator

That is the point of the governor’s office, said Rice, the retired educator. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Robison acknowledges that some Republicans who are educators aren’t going to go with the Texas State Teachers Association’s preferred candidates, which includes Hinojosa. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Last year, numerous educators in the state, including school board members, posted about Kirk’s death on social media and were threatened with disciplinary actions by the DOE if the posts violated the state’s employee conduct policies. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

The May 21 gala will feature a red carpet, dinner, awards and special musical tributes celebrating Legend, along with performances by fellow artists and moments spotlighting music educators. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026