Instructor: meaning, definitions and examples
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instructor
[ ɪnˈstrʌktər ]
education
A person who teaches or trains students in a particular subject or skill.
Synonyms
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.
military
A person who provides practical training and guidance in a specific area, such as weapons or tactics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The drill instructor shouted commands to the recruits during training.
- The flight instructor demonstrated proper parachute techniques to the cadets.
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.
See also: instruct, instructed, instructing, instruction, instructional, instructive, instructors.