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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locum%20tenens. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.
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locum tenens
noun
lo·cum te·nens
| \ ˌlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -nənz
\
\
plural locum tenentes\
-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz
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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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