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docent

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adj/ˈdəʊ.sənt//ˈdoʊ.sənt/
  1. 1

    Instructive; that teaches.

noun/ˈdəʊ.sənt//ˈdoʊ.sənt/
  1. 1

    A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)

    • Near-synonyms: preceptor, professor, associate professor, assistant professor
    • The docent is available for office hours and can help to connect students with tutors.
  2. 2

    A tour guide at a museum, art gallery, historical site, etc.US

    • The docent greeted the visitors and welcomed them to the Smithsonian.

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