Instructor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Instructor is a noun meaning One who instructs; a teacher.
Meaning
One who instructs; a teacher.
Example Sentences
According to the National Centre for Education Statistics' most recent numbers (2012), 50% of instructors at degree-granting institutions in the US are part-time. […] Through teaching as an adjunct instructor while still a graduate student, I've had the luxury of developing my career: testing out teaching strategies, exploring innovative courses, and developing relationships with students – all while working on my dissertation.
Word Forms
- instructors
- instructour
Synonyms for instructor
Depending on context, synonyms include instructer, teacher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include teacher, tutor, coaching, lecturer, trainer, educator.
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