educator
UK: ˈedʒ.u.keɪ.tər | US: ˈedʒ.ə.keɪ.tər
n. a person who provides instruction or education; a teacher or mentor.
educator = educat<to lead out/to teach> + or<agent noun suffix>
- educat (from Latin educare, meaning "to bring up, train, or mold," derived from e- "out" + ducere "to lead")
- or (Latin-derived suffix indicating a person who performs an action, e.g., "actor," "creator")
Etymology Origin:
The word "educator" traces back to Latin educare, which combines e- (out) and ducere (to lead). This reflects the ancient belief that education "leads out" or draws forth a person's potential. The suffix -or marks the agent, making an "educator" one who facilitates this process. Over time, the term evolved from its literal Latin roots to its modern sense of a professional teacher or mentor.
The school hired a new educator to teach advanced mathematics.
As an educator, she emphasized critical thinking over memorization.
Many educators attended the conference on innovative teaching methods.
He was recognized as an outstanding educator for his work in rural schools.
The museum offers training programs for educators to enhance their skills.