educationists

noun

plural of educationist, chiefly British
as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school educationists around the U.K. were largely in support of the reforms

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  1. teachers
  2. educators
  3. instructors
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  • But their buildings still need maintenance, school buses still need to run, and teachers still need to be paid.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Discontented teachers staged similar walkouts elsewhere in Spain this year.
    — Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of teachers
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  • The short has also attracted interest from educators, veterans’ organisations (RAF Benevolent Fund), and community groups, many of whom have requested screenings and discussions.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Simple moves educators can share, like putting phones away at bedtime and protecting time for meaningful family interactions, help households build healthier digital habits without turning every evening into a standoff.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of educators
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  • Led by various instructors, the practice uses the graveyard setting to demystify death, reduce stress and teach participants how to live more consciously.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • At one point, exasperated instructors sent him to see a psychologist.
    — Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
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