HyperDic: locum_tenens

English > 1 sense of the expression locum tenens:
NOUNperson locum tenens, locumsomeone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
English > locum tenens: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession.
Synonymlocum
Broaderstand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-insomeone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Spanishinterino, locum tenens
Catalaninterí

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