Synonyms of teacher

teacher

noun

ˈtē-chər 

as in educator

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

a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of teacher

The cast also included Jennifer Grey as Ferris’ sister, Cindy Pickett and Lyman Ward as his parents, and Ben Stein as his economics teacher. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

The parent or teacher provides purpose, judgment, and motivation. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Villalobos began his career in Miami-Dade Public Schools as a teacher at South Dade Senior High in 1994. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

When Chicago Public Schools officials announced 760 teacher layoffs in an effort to close a $732 million budget gap, the Chicago Teachers Union didn’t mince words. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026