Meaning & use

Lecturers

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People who give lectures, especially as a profession, often at a college or university; the plural of "lecturer."

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The department hired two new lecturers to teach introductory courses this fall.

Guest lecturers from the industry shared real-world case studies with the students.

A note on using this word

In many university systems, "lecturer" is a specific academic rank, often distinct from and typically more teaching-focused than "professor."

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