docent

A noun referring to a teacher or lecturer at a university, often one who does not hold a full professorship.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Lehrkraft oder einen Dozenten an einer Universität bezeichnet, oft ohne volle Professur; auch allgemein für Lehrkräfte oder Vortragende sowie für wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter.

1. University teacher B2 formal

   A teacher or lecturer at a university, especially in certain European countries.

   • The docent gave a fascinating lecture on ancient history.
   • She was appointed as a docent at the university last year.
   • Docent positions often require advanced degrees.

   🇩🇪Dozent

   Synonyme: academicinstructorlecturerreaderteacher

2. Museum guide B2 formal american

   A person who guides visitors through a museum or gallery, often providing educational commentary.

   • The docent explained the history of each painting in the gallery.
   • We joined a tour led by a knowledgeable docent.
   • The museum docent answered all our questions about the exhibit.

   🇩🇪Museumsführer

   Synonyme: ciceroneguidetour guide

• docents plural form
• docents' possessive plural form
• docent's possessive singular form