[f. prec. + -IST.] One who makes a study of the science or methods of education; an advocate of education.

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1857.  Toulmin Smith, Parish, 498. The real philanthropist and educationalist of our day.

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1869.  A. J. Ellis, E. E. Pronunc., I. iv. § 3. 314, note. T. W. Hill … a well-known orthoepist and educationalist.

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