Word of the Day 12.13.08

docent

do·cent (dsnt, d-snt)

n.

a

1. A teacher or lecturer at some universities who is not a regular faculty member.

2. A lecturer or tour guide in a museum or cathedral.


[German Dozent, from Latin docns, docent-, present participle of docre, to teach; see dek- in Indo-European roots.]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Noun 1. docent – a teacher at some universities

instructor, teacher – a person whose occupation is teaching

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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