instructor

[in-struhk-ter]

noun

1. a person who instructs; teacher.

   Synonyms: pedagogue, preceptor, schoolmaster, tutor

2. a teacher in a college or university who ranks below an assistant professor.

instructor

/ ɪnˈstrʌktə, ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs /

noun

1. someone who instructs; teacher

2. a university teacher ranking below assistant professor

Other Word Forms

• instructorial adjective
• instructorship noun
• self-instructor noun
• instructress noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of instructor¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, equivalent to instruc-, variant stem of instruere ( instruct ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

Jenny Wangat took a deep breath before stepping up to an instructor who was holding up a boxing pad.

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He acknowledges he has “kind of fought” analytics-based approaches and still raves about the veteran Angels pitching instructors — including the late, great Howie Gershberg — that turned him from a catcher into a closer.

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But Hume won her over when several of her favorite instructors from other studios joined to teach.

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She has booked private islands for clients and flown in Michelin-starred chefs, yoga instructors and performers.

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Online lectures also pose difficulties, as many instructors explain concepts using visual notes, diagrams and graphics on screen, which cannot be followed through audio alone.

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Related Words

• adviser 
• coach 
• guide 
• lecturer 
• mentor 
• professor 
• teacher 
• trainer 
• tutor