Educators

/ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Teachers or people whose job is to teach and help others learn new skills and knowledge.

Etymology

From Latin 'educare' meaning 'to lead out' or 'to bring up', combining 'e-' (out) and 'ducere' (to lead). The modern meaning emphasizes guiding students toward knowledge rather than just transferring information.

Kelly Says

The Latin root 'ducere' (to lead) appears in dozens of English words like 'conduct', 'deduce', and 'reduce'—all describing how something is guided or directed, which is exactly what educators do!

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