lecturer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛktʃərər/

Definition

A person who gives lectures, especially in a university or college.

Examples

• The new lecturer in physics is very popular with students.

• She worked as a part-time lecturer while completing her PhD.

• He was invited to be a guest lecturer at the conference.

How to Use lecturer

lecturer in (prepositional phrase)

To specify the subject or department a lecturer teaches in. — "She is a lecturer in English Literature."

lecturer at (prepositional phrase)

To specify the institution where a lecturer works. — "He is a lecturer at Oxford University."

Synonyms of lecturer

Words with a similar meaning to lecturer:

• speaker
• instructor
• professor
• educator

Antonyms of lecturer

Words with the opposite meaning to lecturer:

• student
• listener

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