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educator

American  
[ej-oo-key-ter] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tər /

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 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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Etymology

Origin of educator

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

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And Gosling pointed out that among the educators there were some band directors.

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As a social-media educator, author and pediatrician with 15 years of experience, I can tell you that today’s parents are more confused than ever.

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California lawmakers have wanted to give educators more discretion.

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“I want to begin by expressing my deep respect for our extraordinary educators and employees,” said Chait, who has worked 27 years for L.A.

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On Monday, Minnesota school districts and educators sought an emergency order in federal court to stop immigration operations near public schools because of their potential to traumatize children.

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