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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What sets Whop apart is its broad approach—positioning itself not just as a platform for online educators but for any digital entrepreneur looking to sell a service, community, or tool. Ethan Stone, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 The House proposed higher raises for educators than the Senate during the last budget cycle in 2023. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025 Hear from professionals and trained public educators on a variety of financial topics. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025 The system to track enrollment and movements of international students came under the control of Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the Sept. 11 attacks, said Fanta Aw, chief executive of NAFSA, an association of international educators. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 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

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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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