Synonyms for

Educators

Verb / ˈedʒʌˌkeɪtɜ:z / / ˈedʒju:ˌkeɪtɜ:z / Another word for educators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Educators are people who teach and educate students in schools, colleges, or universities.

Synonyms & similar words

pedagog educator pedagogue teachers instructors professors tutors mentors coaches guides educationalists pedagogues schoolmasters preceptors lecturers trainers facilitators counsellors advisers academicians academics scholars

Synonyms by register

Formal

instructors pedagogues mentors tutors

Informal

teachers coaches guides

Literary

sages gurus

Antonyms

students learners pupils disciples recipients

Common collocations

  • dedicated educators
  • passionate educators
  • early childhood educators
  • university educators
  • science educators
  • art educators
  • music educators

Word family

noun educator
verb educate
adjective educational
adverb educationally

Usage note

Educators refers to people who teach or train others, often in a formal setting. It is a broad term encompassing various levels and types of teaching professionals.

Example sentences

  1. The educators at my school are always happy to help us learn.
  2. My mom is an educator who teaches kindergarten students.
  3. The conference was attended by educators from all over the country.
  4. I want to become an educator when I grow up.
  5. The educators at our school use different teaching styles to help us learn.

Quotes

  • The influence of educators is strong and everlasting.
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
  • Educators are the backbone of society.

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