[f. prec. + -IST.] One who makes a study of the science or methods of education; an advocate of education.
1857. Toulmin Smith, Parish, 498. The real philanthropist and educationalist of our day.
1869. A. J. Ellis, E. E. Pronunc., I. iv. § 3. 314, note. T. W. Hill a well-known orthoepist and educationalist.