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lecturer

/ˈlɛktʃəɹə/

Meanings
  • A person who provides instruction, typically at a university or college.

    - "The lecturer provided clear explanations during the biology lecture."
    - "During the history lecture, the lecturer shared interesting anecdotes and perspectives on historical events."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with lecturer
Lecturer , collaborator , tutor , creator. , Director , advisor , editor , motivator , instructor.
Homophones
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  1. Lecturer (en) : A person who provides instruction, typically at a university or college.

  2. Lecture (en) : A formal presentation on a specific topic, typically delivered by a lecturer to a group of students in an educational setting.


Variants
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lecture , lectured , lecturer , lecturers , lectures , lecturing
Forms
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Etymology
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The word 'lecturer' comes from the Latin word 'legere', which means 'to read'. In the context of education, a lecturer is someone who reads and interprets information for a group of students.


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  1. The term 'lecturer' first emerged in the English language during the late 16th century. It was initially used to describe someone who read aloud from a text or script, often in the context of religious instruction or education. Over time, the term 'lecturer' came to be used more broadly to describe anyone who provided instruction or instructional services, whether in a formal educational setting or in some other context. Today, the term 'lecturer' is commonly used to describe someone who delivers lectures or instructional talks, typically in a university or college setting, but also in other contexts such as professional development training, corporate training, and other forms of instructional services.

  2. Did you know that the longest recorded lecture in history lasted for an incredible 9 hours and 29 minutes? The lecture, which was delivered by a professor of mathematics at the University of São Paulo in Brazil in 2011, covered a range of topics related to the field of mathematics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, and topology. The lecture, which was attended by a large number of students and faculty members, was recorded in its entirety and has since become a popular topic of interest among mathematics enthusiasts and educators around the world.


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In various cultures and educational systems, the role and significance of a lecturer may vary. For instance, in some traditional academic settings, lecturers may be regarded as the primary sources of knowledge and wisdom, and their role may be more focused on delivering comprehensive and in-depth lectures on specific subjects, while providing students with opportunities for interactive learning and engagement through discussions, Q&A sessions, and other forms of student-teacher interaction.

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