rectors

noun

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plural of rector
as in teachers

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  1. teachers
  2. educators
  3. instructors
Noun
  • Those votes came after the board heard from 60 parents, teachers and community members during a public hearing that lasted more than two hours.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • More diversity among teachers is linked to more successful teaching, especially for students from racially disadvantaged backgrounds.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of teachers
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  • Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Connect with educators who are around talented students every day—teachers from local universities, community colleges, top business schools and tech institutions.
    Jeff Maggs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of educators
Noun
  • There’s also the consideration of gifts or cards for classroom teachers, music and art instructors, lunch aides and case managers.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • College instructors accurately picked up on ChatGPT 70% of the time, while students had 60% accuracy.
    Jonathan Gillham, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructors
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