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Word

educator

noun C1
UK /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/
US /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɚ/

Meanings

noun

A person whose job is to teach and help others learn, especially in a school, college, or training context.

educator: A person whose job is to teach and help others learn, especially in a school, college, or training context.
noun

A person who supports learning beyond the classroom, for example by designing learning programs, mentoring, or working in educational organizations.

educator: A person who supports learning beyond the classroom, for example by designing learning programs, mentoring, or wor…

Definition

An educator is a person whose job is to teach and support learning, especially in a school or similar setting.

An educator is someone who helps other people learn by teaching, guiding, and assessing progress. The word often refers to teachers, but it can also include trainers, lecturers, and school leaders. It emphasizes the professional role of supporting learning rather than a single lesson or subject.

Examples

  • As an educator, I try to build lessons that challenge students without overwhelming them.
  • Our educator encouraged us to question the assumptions behind the article before we discussed it.
  • She is an educator who blends practical projects with theory to keep her classes rigorous and engaging.
  • They invited a community educator to run a workshop on critical thinking for the youth group.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse educator with student and use it to mean someone who is being educated rather than someone who teaches.