pedagogues

noun

plural of pedagogue
as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school a pedagogue whose classroom lessons consisted entirely of reading directly from the textbook in a monotone

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogues
  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
  • As one example of how educators might balance digital tools, the report said Singapore used technology in its classrooms but also emphasized reading comprehension early on.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But the goal of educators still has to be developing writers and readers even when AI can interpret texts and generate writing, according to Kirsten Peterson, a senior project manager at the nonprofit Education Development Center.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

pedagogue
pedagogues
pedagogy
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pedagogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedagogues. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of patina

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
funny guinea pig in glasses reading a book
Challenging Words You Should Know Vol 2 Words to the wise
See All