noun

educator

educator, teacher

She is a respected educator in her field.

She is a respected educator in her field.

The conference is for educators and parents.

The conference is for educators and parents.

((an educator)) a person who educates a respected educator

Synonyms: teacher, instructor, tutor, pedagogue

From the verb 'educate' plus the agent suffix '-or', meaning 'a person who does something'. So, 'a person who educates'.

The '-or' ending often signifies a person who performs an action, like 'actor' or 'director'. An educator is a person who educates.

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