As nouns the difference between educationist and columnist
is that educationist is a specialist in the theory of education while columnist is a regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper.
educationist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
a specialist in the theory of education.
Synonyms
* educationalist
columnist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper
See also
* column
* fifth columnist