Instructor
/ɪnˈstrʌktər/
Definitions
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
/ɪnˈstrʌktər/
A person who teaches something.
The instructor guided the students through the experiment.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're learning how to play the guitar. The instructor is the person showing you how to strum and read the notes. They're helping you get better!
👶 For kids: Someone who teaches you things, like a teacher!
More Examples
He is a yoga instructor and teaches classes every week.
She worked as a flight instructor for several years before becoming a pilot.
How It's Used
"The university hired a new instructor to teach the introductory physics course."
"She is a certified scuba diving instructor."
"The software instructor provided hands-on training."
From Latin *instructor*, agent noun from *instruere* 'to build in, arrange, equip, teach'.
The term 'instructor' has been used since the 17th century, initially referring to those who provided teaching or guidance in various fields.
Memory tip
Think of an *in-structor* building knowledge *in* someone.
Word Origin
"to build in, arrange, equip, teach"