educator

noun

ed·​u·​ca·​tor ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce educator (audio)
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

Examples of educator in a Sentence

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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Misleading educational data could skew resource allocation, funding, and educational content, affecting students, educators, and ultimately businesses for generations to come. Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Only 300 were cases made. Become a Member of the 672 Wine Club Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024 Capistrano Unified School District Jennifer Adnams, a longtime educator, leads the Area 1 race with 54.06% votes — ahead of incumbent Amy Hanacek, who joined the board in 2012. Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024 Swanson has lived in Lakeville for two decades, has four children in the Lakeville district and is married to a former educator. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for educator 

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of educator was in 1673

Dictionary Entries Near educator

educative

educator

educatory

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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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