educator

American  

[ej-oo-key-ter] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tər /

noun

educators plural

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

2. an educationist.

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educator British  

/ ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtə /

noun

1. a person who educates; teacher

2. a specialist in education; educationalist

3. (in South Africa) a school teacher

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• educators
  plural

Etymology

Origin of educator

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

Example Sentences

But being a decent reporter, she also made sure to quote the popular educator Bill Nye the Science Guy, who correctly pointed out that creationism is “anti-science.”

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026

As well as delivering the Uefa Pro Licence and A-licence as a coaching educator, he was responsible for youth development across Morocco between 2020 and 2024.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Ms. Jackson, a marine biologist and science educator, includes brief informational tidbits about the species we’re on the lookout for, with an eye for details that will appeal to the sensibilities of curious readers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Reggio Emilia philosophy was developed by Italian educator Loris Malaguzzi after World War II, drawing on his years of experience working in early childhood education as well as psychology.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Typical of Black Lives Matter individuals who participated in the Ferguson demonstrations is activist and educator Brittany Packnett, who states that the death of Michael Brown deepened her commitment to social justice.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Related Words

• educationist
• instructor
• lecturer
• professor
• schoolteacher