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lo·cum te·nens | \ ˈlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz 
, -ˈte-, -nənz \
, -ˈte-, -nənz \ plural locum tenentes\ ˈlō-kəm-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz \
\Definition of locum tenens
: one filling an office for a time or temporarily taking the place of another
—used especially of a doctor or clergyman
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Synonyms for locum tenens
Synonyms
- backup,
- cover,
- designated hitter,
- fill-in,
- pinch hitter,
- relief,
- replacement,
- reserve,
- stand-in,
- sub,
- substitute
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locum tenens
nounlo·cum te·nens | \ ˌlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -nənz \
\ plural locum tenentes\ -ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz \
\Medical Definition of locum tenens
: a medical practitioner who temporarily takes the place of another
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The first known use of locum tenens was in 1640
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