educator

noun

ed·​u·​ca·​tor ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce educator (audio)
Synonyms of educatornext
1
: one skilled in teaching : teacher
2
a
: a student of the theory and practice of education : educationist sense 2
b
: an administrator in education

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The conference will attract many leading scholars and educators. decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Multi-disciplinary artist and educator Rosales puts a driving ’90s beat on the page in this look back at growing up in Boyle Heights. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 With students’ unmet needs often becoming more apparent in middle and high school, when academic demands increase and educators have less time and fewer resources to help, Ybarra stressed the importance of addressing those needs earlier. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Under the policy announced Wednesday, a new Technology in Schools Coalition of educators, parents, students and others will evaluate the impacts of the moratorium and make recommendations for future school years. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 The partnership has faced years of criticism from climate campaigners and educators, including a boycott backed by the National Education Union. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for educator

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of educator was in 1609

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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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