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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Before sports betting was legalized, Heather Eshleman, the prevention manager at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, got roughly three requests a year from educators requesting presentations on sports betting addiction. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025 The McColl Center’s $40,000 grant was going toward its summer artist residency program for artists who are parents, caregivers or educators. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025 The gathering had a large a spirited feel of a rally, as each AG took the stage to cheer of support from groups that included organized labor, veterans and educators. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 One major difference was collaborative time for educators. Timothy Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 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 18 May. 2025.

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