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instructor

 

[ ɪnˈstrʌktər ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

education

A person who teaches or trains students in a particular subject or skill.

Synonyms

educator, teacher, tutor

Examples of usage

  • The yoga instructor guided the class through a series of poses.
  • The driving instructor explained the rules of the road to the new driver.
Context #2 | Noun

military

A person who provides practical training and guidance in a specific area, such as weapons or tactics.

Synonyms

coach, mentor, trainer

Examples of usage

  • The drill instructor shouted commands to the recruits during training.
  • The flight instructor demonstrated proper parachute techniques to the cadets.
Context #3 | Noun

aviation

A qualified pilot who provides training to other pilots, often in a flight simulator.

Synonyms

aviation coach, flight trainer, pilot instructor

Examples of usage

  • The airline instructor simulated engine failure scenarios for the trainee pilots.
  • The flight instructor evaluated the student's landing technique during the training session.

Translations

Translations of the word "instructor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instrutor

🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षक

🇩🇪 Instruktor

🇮🇩 instruktur

🇺🇦 інструктор

🇵🇱 instruktor

🇯🇵 インストラクター

🇫🇷 instructeur

🇪🇸 instructor

🇹🇷 eğitmen

🇰🇷 강사

🇸🇦 مدرب

🇨🇿 instruktor

🇸🇰 inštruktor

🇨🇳 教练

🇸🇮 inštruktor

🇮🇸 leiðbeinandi

🇰🇿 нұсқаушы

🇬🇪 ინსტრუქტორი

🇦🇿 müəllim

🇲🇽 instructor

Etymology

The word 'instructor' originated from the Latin word 'instructor', which means 'a preparer, trainer'. It has been used in English since the 15th century, initially referring to a person who provides education or training. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various fields such as education, military, and aviation.

See also: instruct, instructed, instructing, instruction, instructional, instructive, instructors.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,005 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.