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

Eighth grader Erick works on a morning activity during eighth grade teacher Melody Stambaugh’s class. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Perhaps as a result, the Norwegian teachers and social workers in the film come off as hypervigilant and occasionally absurd. — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

The museum did not charge admission, and Cabrera personally helped support it with her salary as an art teacher. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Most schools lack the needed additional teacher support, access to civics training, connection to community, and family engagement, DePaul said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026