First Known Use: 1641
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locum tenens
noun locum te·nens \-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -ˈte-, -nənz\
plural locum te·nen·tes \-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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Origin of LOCUM TENENS
Medieval Latin, literally, (one) holding a place
Related to LOCUM TENENS
- Synonyms
- backup, cover, designated hitter, fill-in, substitute, pinch hitter, relief, replacement, reserve, stand-in, sub
Rhymes with LOCUM TENENS
Medical Dictionary
locum tenens
noun lo·cum te·nens \ˌlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -nənz\
plural locum te·nen·tes \-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz\
Medical Definition of LOCUM TENENS
: a medical practitioner who temporarily takes the place of another
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