Synonyms of teacher

teacher

noun

ˈtē-chər 

as in educator

a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school

a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• educator
• instructor
• professor
• schoolteacher
• tutor
• coach
• pedagogue
• doctor
• headmaster
• preceptor
• educationist
• pedagog
• interne
• lecturer
• preacher
• mentor
• schoolmaster
• intern
• trainer
• academe
• rector
• guide
• academic
• headmistress
• schoolmistress
• master
• instructress
• prof
• schoolmarm
• dean
• preparer
• mistress
• reader
• schoolma'am
• guru
• docent
• academician
• catechist
• student teacher
• pedant
• don
• drillmaster
• governess
• tutoress
• homeschooler
• inculcator
• practice teacher
• regius professor
• didact
• moralizer

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of teacher

In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty. —Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024

Two weeks ago, a body matching the description of a retired teacher was found in the Galloway Township of New Jersey. —Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

Syrian Emergency Task Force opened eight schools here two years ago, staffed with volunteer teachers from the camp. —Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024

And, according to my daughter, another teacher just laughed off a kid who attempted to scooch out of their room. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024