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educator

noun

ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər

Definition of educator

as in teacher

a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator

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Recent Examples of educator Unionized teachers, meanwhile, suggested the effort was a first step toward replacing, flesh-and-bone educators. — Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 29 July 2026 The museum further announced to have acquired pieces by California artists including painter and educator Bernice Bing, photographer Jim Goldberg, and painter Joan Brown. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026 Awards recognized visual artists, hip-hop performers, nonprofit organizations, vocalists, business owners, educators, fitness professionals, beauty industry workers and community advocates. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Chris Affleck dedicated a large part of her life to being an educator. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for educator

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Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
For fans, watching players who are college students, doctors, teachers and company workers is part of the appeal – and a contrast with the Chinese Super League.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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In recent years, nursing has become more technologically advanced, another draw for men, says Steven Parsons, a cardiovascular operating room nurse and adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026
Beyond her work in pageants, Malcolm was an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

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