educator
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/
B1
English
~ 3400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
A person who teaches others
Someone who teaches or helps people learn, often as a job in a school or college.
Usage pattern:
[an/a] educator [in/at/of] [place/subject]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'educator' with 'education'. 'Educator' is the person; 'education' is the process or system of learning.
Synonyms
teacher (Most common term; can refer to any person who teaches, especially in a school.)
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instructor (Often used for someone who teaches practical skills or specific courses.)
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trainer (Usually refers to someone who teaches skills in a workplace or sports context.)
Antonyms
student (Refers to the learner rather than the person teaching.)
Collocations
professional educator
|experienced educator
|early childhood educator
|public school educator
|dedicated educator
Themes
education
|work
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The conference attracted hundreds of educators from around the country.
- She has been an educator for over twenty years in the public school system.
- As an educator, he believes in fostering creativity as well as knowledge.
- Many educators are calling for changes to the curriculum.
- The award recognizes outstanding educators in the field of science.
Learner examples
- My mother is an educator at a high school.
- The educator helped the children learn math.
- An educator must be patient with students.
- He wants to be an educator when he grows up.
- Educators work in schools and colleges.
Grammar
Dictionary form
educator
IPA
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/
Syllables & stress
edu - cat - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (edu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: educator
- Plural: educators
Word family
Forms
educators
noun
Core family
Related words
educated
adjective
educationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uneducated
adjective
Advanced or less common
educative
adjective
Expressions
dedicated educator
1/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Committed teacher or trainer
A teacher who cares a lot about their work and students.
Examples
- He is known as a dedicated educator who always puts students first.
- The award was given to a dedicated educator in the community.
early childhood educator
1/ˈɚli t͡ʃˈaɪldhˌʊd ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Teacher of young children
A person who teaches and cares for children before they start primary school.
Examples
- She works as an early childhood educator in a local daycare center.
- The conference offered workshops for early childhood educators.
professional educator
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Qualified teacher or trainer
A person who teaches or trains as their main job and has qualifications for it.
Examples
- The committee includes professional educators and community leaders.
- As a professional educator, she is committed to lifelong learning.