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educator

[/ˈɛdʒukeɪtər/]
nounpl: educators
educador
1. A person who teaches or instructs others, especially in a school or educational institution
The educator developed a new curriculum for the students.
O educador desenvolveu um novo currículo para os alunos.
2. A professional involved in the field of education, including teachers, professors, and instructional designers
As an experienced educator, she understood the importance of student engagement.
Como uma educadora experiente, ela entendia a importância do engajamento dos alunos.
Synonyms
teacherinstructorprofessortutorpedagogue
Antonyms
studentlearner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
educador/educadora
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for teachers and education professionals
São Paulo
educador/educadora
Standard usage; sometimes 'professor' is used interchangeably
Portugal
educador/educadora
Formal term; 'professor' is more commonly used for school teachers

Related Idioms & Phrases

educator at heart - someone naturally inclined to teach
lifelong educator - someone who continues teaching throughout their career
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