Meaning
educator; care worker
- person who educates or guides children or young people
- professional who works in care or educational services
In a sentence
Mio fratello fa l'educatore in un centro giovanile.
My brother works as an educator in a youth center.
Conosci il nuovo educatore del nido?
Do you know the new nursery educator?
Non è solo un insegnante, è anche un educatore.
He is not only a teacher, he is also an educator.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| educatore | masculine · singular |
| educatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a woman, you can say educatrice; educatore is the masculine form.
- Often used for professionals in schools, communities, or social services.
- Not the same as insegnante: an educatore may guide behavior and development, not only teach subjects.