educator

[ej-oo-key-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education.

2. an educationist.

educator

/ ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtə /

noun

1. a person who educates; teacher

2. a specialist in education; educationalist

3. (in South Africa) a school teacher

Word History and Origins

Origin of educator¹

1560–70; < Latin ēducātor, equivalent to ēducā ( re ) ( educate ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

The educators, separately, debate the actions from various perspectives—often surprisingly but rarely compellingly.

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As part of the 25th anniversary on Thursday, community leaders, educators and parents will call for a renewed national strategy to prevent youth violence.

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Rather, the momentum is coming from a grassroots base of parents, educators and mental-health advocates.

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“I’m not a coach, I’m an educator,” he said.

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Taylor Price, known online as @PricelessTay, is a Gen Z financial educator on a mission to close the financial literacy gap for young adults.

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Related Words

• educationist 
• instructor 
• lecturer 
• professor 
• schoolteacher