educator

Everyday

1. A person whose job is to teach or educate people, like a teacher, tutor or lecturer. tree →
2. (formal) Someone who is an expert in education or helps plan how children learn. tree →

In the lessons

In formal writing and news, «educators» means teachers and others working in schools; in museums and zoos, an «educator» runs learning sessions; phrases: «a museum educator», «parents and educators».

Examples

• My mum is an educator at the science museum. tree →
• Educators met to talk about reading in schools. tree →
• Maria Montessori was a famous educator from Italy. tree →
• The zoo educator showed us a snake. tree →
• Parents and educators want children to be safe online. tree →
• A good educator makes learning fun. tree →

Note

Countable. More formal than «teacher». From educate; noun education. Pronounced ED-yoo-kay-tor.