instructor

UK: ɪnˈstrʌktə | US: ɪnˈstrʌktər

Definition
  1. n. a person who teaches or trains others, especially in a specific skill or subject

  2. n. (computing) a component or program that provides guidance or commands

Structure
instruct <teach, direct>or <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "instructor" derives from Latin instructus, the past participle of instruere ("to build, arrange, teach"), combining in- (into) + struere (to pile, arrange). The suffix -or denotes an agent, forming a noun meaning "one who teaches or directs." Over time, the term evolved from its literal Latin sense of "arranger" to its modern meaning of a teacher or trainer, reflecting the role of organizing knowledge for learners.

Examples
  1. The yoga instructor demonstrated the correct posture for the class.

  2. He works as a driving instructor on weekends.

  3. The software includes an interactive instructor to guide new users.

  4. The military instructor emphasized discipline during training.

  5. She hired a private instructor to improve her piano skills.