educationist

[ ej-oo-key-shuh-nist ]

noun

1. a specialist in the theory and methods of education.

Word History and Origins

Origin of educationist¹

First recorded in 1820–30; education + -ist

Example Sentences

Raza, working as an educationist, was said to be a former commander of Al Badr Mujahideen group that also operated in Indian Kashmir.

From Reuters

"Last night the medicines were already in stock, and now many of them are out of stock," said Zhang, a 33-year-old educationist, who only gave one name.

From Reuters

Some educationists recommend that a pilot should allow for a complete education cycle before a full rollout is considered so that adjustments can be made.

From BBC

Some educationists feel that students could be marked on the basis of their performance in previously-held examinations such as pre-boards - internal school tests conducted before the final boards.

From BBC

When he was 12, Philip moved to a novel boarding school in Germany, Schloss Salem, set up by his sister’s father-in-law and an eccentric but brilliant educationist named Kurt Hahn.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• instructor
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• schoolteacher