educator
Americannoun
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a person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education.
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an educationist.
noun
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a person who educates; teacher
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a specialist in education; educationalist
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(in South Africa) a school teacher
Etymology
Origin of educator
1560–70; < Latin ēducātor, equivalent to ēducā ( re ) ( educate ) + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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“It’s the regret that comes from underestimating the emotional component of selling,” Bernadette Joy, a financial educator and money coach, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
The San Francisco strike sent an encouraging message to other educators, said Gloria Martinez, treasurer of the Los Angeles teachers union.
“This approach reflects a deliberate effort to shield students and front-line educators and support staff from the most severe impacts of this fiscal downturn,” Carvalho said.
From Los Angeles Times
As behavior challenges persist, educators say programs could better prepare new teachers.
From Los Angeles Times
Extra resources are what educators say they want.
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