Synonyms of instructor

instructor

noun

in-ˈstrək-tər 

as in teacher

a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school

had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instructor

Born out of his own workout journey, the four-part series gives viewers — and nascent exercisers — a taste of Shane’s training with Joseph as well as Alo Wellness Club’s pilates instructor Bianca Wise. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Some sailings bring special guest photographers and photo instructors onboard, while some National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions even feature a gear locker where people can borrow and try out new equipment for a short time. — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Caitlin Grimm is a marketing professional and former cycle instructor. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 July 2026