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educator

/ˈɛdʒ.əˌkeɪ.tɚ/
ed · u · ca · tor
Plural:educators
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Adjective:educatory
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• noun

1

A person who provides instruction or education; a professional teacher, lecturer, or specialist in the theory and practice of education.

Example

"The conference brought together hundreds of dedicated educators to discuss modern curriculum reform."

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• Nearby Words

educationally
educationist
educative
educator
edutainment
eek
eel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'educator' (one who rears or brings up), an agent noun from the verb 'educare' (to rear, bring up, educate), which is related to 'educere' (to lead out).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Educator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/educator
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