Word
educator
Phoneticsed·u·ca·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɝ/
UK/ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪtɐ/
日本語教育者※
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who teaches or helps people learn, often in a professional way. This word is more formal than 'teacher' and can include people who design courses or lead schools.
n. a person who provides instruction or education; a specialist in the theory and practice of pedagogy. Often used as a formal or professional designation for those involved in the broader field of instruction beyond classroom teaching.
Examples
“She is a respected educator with twenty years of experience.”
“The conference brought together educators from across the country to discuss new ways of teaching science.”
“While many view the role as simply delivering information, a truly effective educator facilitates critical thinking and encourages students to challenge their own underlying assumptions.”
Examples
simple
“She is a respected educator with twenty years of experience.”
contextual
“The conference brought together educators from across the country to discuss new ways of teaching science.”
complex
“While many view the role as simply delivering information, a truly effective educator facilitates critical thinking and encourages students to challenge their own underlying assumptions.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “educator” in context.
Verb
01. consult with educators
“Policy makers must consult with educators before implementing radical changes to the national curriculum.”
verb + prep + noun
02. empower educators
“The new software is designed to empower educators by automating administrative tasks.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. distinguished educator
“The university invited a distinguished educator to deliver the keynote speech on pedagogical innovation.”
adj + noun
04. passionate educator
“She is a passionate educator who spends her weekends developing free resources for underprivileged students.”
adj + noun
05. seasoned educator
“As a seasoned educator, he was able to manage the classroom disruptions with remarkable calm.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. educator training
“The government has increased funding for educator training to improve literacy rates across the country.”
noun + noun
07. peer educator
“The college recruited several students to act as peer educators for the new health and wellness program.”
noun + noun
Usage
Often used in formal contexts or when referring to the profession as a whole rather than a specific classroom teacher.
Real-World Examples
“While increasing education spending generally can improve student outcomes, evidence suggests that making direct investments in classrooms through higher pay for educators has the biggest impact on student achievement.” “In surveys we conducted alongside our experiment, educators and other adults who regularly interact with families – including childcare providers, coaches and medical professionals – also reported contacting mothers more often than fathers.” “In my view, even if educators, parents and policymakers say their intent is to build lifelong learners, they are reliably producing anxious, burnt-out students.” “Instead, policymakers, educators and technology developers should consider the more critical question of what kinds of digital experiences are actually worth students’ time.” Etymology
From Latin ēducātor. By surface analysis, educate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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