docent

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

• 🇵🇹No Brasil, professor universitário de nível intermediário entre assistente e adjunto, que ministra aulas e pode ou não ter dedicação exclusiva. Também designa, em contextos anglófonos, qualquer docente ou instrutor universitário, correspondendo frequentemente a 'professor' ou 'instrutor'.

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.

   🇵🇹Docente universitário

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Guia de museu

   Sinônimos: ciceroneguidetour guide

• docents plural form
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• docent's possessive singular form