ed·u·ca·tor

[ej-oo-key-ter]
noun
1.
a person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education.

Origin:
1560–70; < Latin ēducātor, equivalent to ēducā(re) (see educate) + -tor -tor

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educator (ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who educates; teacher
2.  a specialist in education; educationalist
3.  (in South Africa) a school teacher

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educator
1560s, from L. educator, agent noun from educare (see educate).
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Example sentences
The unorthodox, uncredentialed teacher is contrasted with a cruel-but more respected-educator.
Walking the fine line between educator and advocate poses a challenge for any
  curator organizing a project such as this one.
Yeah, being a geology and astronomy educator that kinda stuff sticks with you.
The same as my present life: entertainer, business entrepreneur, educator.
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