Instructor: meaning, definitions and examples

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instructor

[ ɪnˈstrʌktər ]

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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.

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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.

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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

викладач
тренер

🇵🇱 instruktor

🇯🇵 インストラクター

🇫🇷 instructeur

🇪🇸 instructor

🇹🇷 eğitmen

🇰🇷 강사

🇸🇦 مدرب

🇨🇿 instruktor

🇸🇰 inštruktor

🇨🇳 教练

🇸🇮 inštruktor

🇮🇸 leiðbeinandi

🇰🇿 нұсқаушы

🇬🇪 ინსტრუქტორი

🇦🇿 müəllim

🇲🇽 instructor

Word origin

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.