educator

/ˈedʒukeɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈedʒukeɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər/ (ame, mw)

educator — noun

  • educatorsingular
  • educatorsplural

1. someone whose work involves teaching children or adults in a school, college, or

1.名詞B1
釋義

someone whose work involves teaching children or adults in a school, college, or other learning environment — for example, a classroom teacher, a university lecturer, or a workshop instructor.

例句

Dylan has worked as an educator at a primary school in Taipei for six years.

educator at [place] for [time period]

The school invited several experienced educators to help design the new reading program.

experienced educators

同義詞
  • teacher

    more common and less formal; the everyday word for someone who instructs in a classroom

  • instructor

    suggests a narrower focus on a specific skill or subject, e.g. driving instructor

  • lecturer

    specific to university settings; delivers talks to large groups of students

文法句型

educator + of [learners/students]

用法筆記

More formal than 'teacher'. Preferred in official contexts such as job titles, school documents, and conference discussions about the teaching profession.

常見錯誤

❌My son's educator called me today.
✅My son's teacher called me today.
💡'teacher' is the natural word for everyday classroom communication; 'educator' sounds too formal in most personal contexts.
❌She is an educator for piano.
✅She is a piano teacher.
💡'teacher' is used for specific skills or instruments; 'educator' is broader and less specific.

2. a person who studies or develops the ideas, methods, and systems used in teachin

2.名詞B2
釋義

a person who studies or develops the ideas, methods, and systems used in teaching and learning — for example, a university researcher who creates new ways to teach reading, or a curriculum adviser who plans what students should study at each grade level.

例句

Professor Reema is an educator whose research focuses on how children learn to read.

educator whose research focuses on [topic]

The Ministry of Education asked a team of educators to review the national curriculum.

educator reviewing curriculum

同義詞
  • educationist

    a direct synonym for sense 2; more common in British English

  • education researcher

    emphasises the research dimension; clearer when the person's primary output is academic publications

  • curriculum developer

    narrower — someone who specifically designs course content and learning materials

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (TEACHER). This sense emphasises expertise in education theory, research, or policy — not necessarily hands-on classroom teaching with students. Common in academic writing, government reports, and education-policy discussions.

常見錯誤

❌She is an educator because she gives piano lessons at home.
✅She is an educator who designs training programs for piano teachers.
💡Sense 2 requires expertise in education methods or theory, not just any teaching activity.
❌The new educator at my daughter's school is writing a paper on assessment methods.
✅The new teacher at my daughter's school...' (for classroom teaching)
💡If the person's main role is teaching students, sense 1 applies; use 'teacher' unless the focus is on research or policy expertise.