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lecturer definition

lec·turer (-ər)

noun

a person who gives lectures, esp. by profession or in connection with teaching duties: sometimes used as an academic title for one who teaches at a college or university but does not have the rank or tenure of a regular faculty member

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lecturer Synonyms

lecturer

n.

preacher, orator, instructor; see speaker 2, teacher 1, 2.


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lecturer Usage Examples

Possessives

  • opinion: We often disagreed with each other and were encouraged to challenge our lecturer's opinions.

Converse of object

  • appoint: In the same year he was also appointed an honorary lecturer in the school of Finance & Management Studies at the University of Nottingham.

Noun used with modifier

  • guest: In addition to the above, there will be four guest lecturers.

Adjective modifier

  • Senior: I am a Senior lecturer in Urban Policy Studies at Edge Hill College.

Preposition: in

  • sociology: Colin Colter is a Lecturer in Sociology at St Patrick's College, Maynooth.
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