educator
Americannoun
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a person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education.
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an educationist.
noun
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a person who educates; teacher
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a specialist in education; educationalist
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(in South Africa) a school teacher
Etymology
Origin of educator
1560–70; < Latin ēducātor, equivalent to ēducā ( re ) ( educate ) + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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As much as Ayewa is a poet and musician, she is also an educator and organizer.
From Los Angeles Times
On his website, Lewis describes himself as "a veteran journalist, educator and activist who brings 35 years of movement-building experience to the NDP".
From BBC
"Imagine a humanoid educator named Plato. Access to the classical studies is now instantaneous," she said.
From Barron's
Los Angeles educators were also directed to immediately shift from lionizing Chávez to honoring instead the farmworkers’ movement.
From Los Angeles Times
"Today the jury joined families, educators, and child safety experts in saying enough is enough."
From BBC
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