noun

instructor

in-STRUK-ter/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

The swimming instructor demonstrates an arm movement.

A swimming instructor on the pool edge demonstrates correct arm position to an older beginner in shallow water, who watches and imitates her movement.

Etymology

inLatinon, upon

+structLatinto pile, build

+orLatinperson who acts

The building roots also carried the sense of arranging or preparing, and Latin instructor meant a preparer. Its later meaning, teacher, reflects the underlying verb's additional sense of informing or teaching.

In context

The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast29:15

i'm also an instructor for them i've helped develop the absar we call it avalanche search and rescue advanced skills course that we deliver i'm actually delivering one next week in golden uh to a group of people

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A MOUNTAIN GUIDE - INTERVIEW - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST

More examples

Her driving instructor remained calm.
Several instructors helped with the workshop.
Ask the instructor before using the equipment.

Forms

instructor · instructors

instruction noun — teaching or guidance

Similar words

teacher: The broad ordinary equivalent.
trainer: Often teaches practical workplace or physical skills.