locum tenens
/'loukəm/ Cách viết khác : (locum_tenens) /'loukəm'ti:nenz/
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Definition
Noun: A person, typically a physician or a member of the clergy, who temporarily performs the duties of another professional who is absent.
Usage
The term "locum tenens" is a formal and specific term used primarily in professional contexts, especially healthcare and religious institutions. It refers to a qualified substitute who fills in for a short period. - The doctor is on maternity leave, so a locum tenens is covering her practice. - While our parish priest is ill, a locum tenens will lead the services.
Examples
- The hospital hired a to work in the emergency department for the summer.
- Finding a reliable can be challenging for rural medical practices.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often shortened informally to "locum" (especially in British English).
- Dr. Smith is acting as a locum for three weeks.
Variants and Related Words
- Locum (n): A common shortened form of "locum tenens."
- Stand-in (n): A more general term for a person who substitutes for another.
- Temporary (n/adj): A person employed for a limited time, or describing such employment.
Synonyms
- Substitute
- Replacement
- Fill-in
- Deputy (in some contexts)
Notes on Meaning
"Locum tenens" is a Latin phrase meaning "one holding a place." It implies a temporary, professional substitution and carries a more formal and specialized connotation than the general word "substitute."
Noun
- someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession