locum

• Substantivo que designa um profissional, como médico ou religioso, que substitui temporariamente outro membro da mesma profissão.

A noun referring to a person, such as a physician or clergyman, who temporarily substitutes for another member of the same profession.

1. Temporary substituteC1formalbritish

   A professional, such as a doctor or a member of the clergy, who temporarily takes over the duties of another person in the same field.

   Substituto temporário

   • The clinic hired a locum to cover for the doctor on holiday.
   • A locum was called in to lead the service while the priest was ill.
   • She worked as a locum for several months before finding a permanent position.

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