lecturer
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1 university teacher (n.) B1 Intermediatea person who teaches at a university or college, often by giving formal talks to large groups of students.
an academic professional who delivers lectures at a higher education institution.
ExampleThe lecturer explained the history of the French Revolution to the first-year students.
ExampleThe senior lecturer provided a comprehensive overview of quantum mechanics, encouraging students to challenge the theoretical frameworks presented in the textbook.
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2 academic rank (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academica specific job title for a teacher at a university, usually below a professor.
a specific professional grade within a university hierarchy, typically positioned below assistant professor or reader.
ExampleAfter finishing her PhD, she applied for a job as a lecturer at the local university.
ExamplePromotion from lecturer to senior lecturer usually requires a proven track record of both high-quality research and consistent teaching excellence.
- assistant professor
- lector
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3 religious speaker (n.) C2 Proficiency Archaic Religiona member of the clergy in the past whose main job was to give sermons.
a member of the Church of England clergy historically appointed to deliver afternoon or evening sermons.
ExampleIn the 17th century, the town hired a lecturer to speak at the church every Sunday afternoon.
ExampleThe appointment of a Puritan lecturer often caused friction with the local vicar, as their sermons frequently challenged established ecclesiastical authority.
From lecture + -er.