educationist

or ed·u·ca·tion·al·ist

[ ej-oo-key-shuh-nist or ej-oo-key-shuh-nl-ist ]
/ ˌɛdʒ ʊˈkeɪ ʃə nɪst or ˌɛdʒ ʊˈkeɪ ʃə nl ɪst /
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noun

a specialist in the theory and methods of education.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Origin of educationist

First recorded in 1820–30; education + -ist

Words nearby educationist

educational sociology, educational television, educational welfare officer, educationalist, educationese, educationist, educative, educator, educatory, educe, educt
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Words related to educationist

lecturer, professor, instructor, schoolteacher, trainer, coach, dean, monitor, tutor, mentor

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