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instructors

 

[ ɪnˈstrʌktərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

People who teach others a specific subject or skill, usually in a formal setting such as a school or training program.

Synonyms

educators, teachers, tutors

Examples of usage

  • The instructors at the university are highly knowledgeable in their fields.
  • The driving instructor helped me improve my skills behind the wheel.
Context #2 | Noun

military

Individuals who provide training and guidance to military personnel.

Synonyms

coaches, mentors, trainers

Examples of usage

  • The drill instructor pushed the recruits to their limits during training.
  • The special forces instructors are among the best in the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "instructors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instrutores

🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षक

🇩🇪 Instruktoren

🇮🇩 instruktur

🇺🇦 інструктори

🇵🇱 instruktorzy

🇯🇵 インストラクター

🇫🇷 instructeurs

🇪🇸 instructores

🇹🇷 eğitmenler

🇰🇷 강사

🇸🇦 مدربون

🇨🇿 instruktoři

🇸🇰 inštruktori

🇨🇳 教练

🇸🇮 inštruktorji

🇮🇸 leiðbeinendur

🇰🇿 нұсқаушылар

🇬🇪 ინსტრუქტორები

🇦🇿 təlimçilər

🇲🇽 instructores

Word origin

The term 'instructor' originated in the mid-15th century from the Latin word 'instructor', meaning 'one who furnishes direction or advice'. It has since evolved to refer to individuals who provide guidance and education in various fields, ranging from academia to the military.

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