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educationist

noun

ˌe-jə-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nist

Definition of educationist

chiefly British

as in teacher

a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school educationists around the U.K. were largely in support of the reforms

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Recent Examples of educationist Indian social and women’s rights activist, educationist, Syeda Saiyidain Hameed during the Iran Embassy opens condolence book on the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on March 5, 2026 in New Delhi, India. — Amitoj Singh, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026 The first is that educationists are using a broader range of methods to identify highly intelligent children, especially those from poor households. — The Economist, 22 Mar. 2018

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Last year, Roberts was the sole conservative who voted against letting the administration cancel $65 million in teacher training grants.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
The union representing teachers in Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak, had called for a delay in restarting classes, but the government pressed ahead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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By shifting the focus to high-stakes, spontaneous human interaction and leveraging AI for active learning rather than trusting it to do the work, educators can ensure that the knowledge lives within the student, not just the model.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources.

— Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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