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lecturers

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɛktʃɝɝz// UK //lˈɛktʃəɹəz// lec·tur·ers

n. people who teach at a college or university. They usually give talks to large groups of students about a specific subject.

n. academic professionals who deliver formal presentations or instructional sessions to university students. Often used to distinguish teaching-focused staff from those primarily engaged in research.


SIMPLE

The lecturers at my university are very helpful.

CONTEXTUAL

After the presentation, several lecturers stayed behind to answer questions from the graduate students.

COMPLEX

While senior professors often focus on high-level research, the lecturers are responsible for the bulk of undergraduate instruction and the development of the core curriculum.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'lecturer'. In British English, it refers to a specific academic rank, whereas in American English, it often implies a part-time or non-tenured position.

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