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 school district did not reveal how long Solomon has worked as an educator in Long Beach or when the district became aware of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahan has two small children and a wife who’s flourishing in her career as an educator.

From Los Angeles Times

These plays — three in the 5th grade and one in the 4th grade — were a collaboration of long-retired educators who created them specifically for Marquez.

From Los Angeles Times

Surveys and other research about exploding use of artificial intelligence in education reveal a breadth of insights — optimism, concerns and confusion — among educators and students alike.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many concerned educators, Cuny is not calling for an AI ban.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• educationist 
• instructor 
• lecturer 
• professor 
• schoolteacher