Careers featuring revolutionary dons (8)

I believe the answer is:

teachers

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(Other definitions for teachers that I've seen before include "Pedagogues" , "Lecturers" , "Instructors" , "Educators" , "Instuctors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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