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Definition of educatee in English:

educatee

noun

  • A person who is being educated or is receiving an education; a pupil, a student. Usually contrasted with educator.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866), satirical novelist and poet. From educate + -ee.

Pronunciation

educatee

/ˌɛdjʊkeɪˈtiː/ /ˌɛdʒʊkeɪˈtiː/