educator
noun
ed·u·ca·tor
ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər 
1
: one skilled in teaching : teacher
2
a
: a student of the theory and practice of education : educationist sense 2
b
: an administrator in education
Examples of educator in a Sentence
The conference will attract many leading scholars and educators.
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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The funding freeze had been challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release money schools rely on for a wide range of programs.
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Collin Binkley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Reductions of nearly 2,000 educators and staff members in the past month have already affected Griffin’s life.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Texas Flywheel has engaged with over 140 stakeholders through its convenings, including 60 employers, 40 training providers and educators, and 25 community and workforce groups.
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Collin Binkley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Theo Wolf is a writer and educator, with a focus on passion and purpose development in young adults.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Reductions of nearly 2,000 educators and staff members in the past month have already affected Griffin’s life.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Texas Flywheel has engaged with over 140 stakeholders through its convenings, including 60 employers, 40 training providers and educators, and 25 community and workforce groups.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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