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docent

[doh-suhnt, doh-tsent]

noun

  1. privatdocent.

  2. a college or university lecturer.

  3. a person who is a knowledgeable guide, especially one who conducts visitors through a museum and delivers a commentary on the exhibitions.



docent

/ ˈəʊəԳ /

noun

  1. a voluntary worker who acts as a guide in a museum, art gallery, etc

  2. (in the US) a lecturer in some colleges or universities

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Other Word Forms

  • docentship noun
  • ˈdzԳˌ󾱱 noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of docent1

1630–40; < German Dozent < Latin docent- (stem of dzŧԲ, present participle of dzŧ ), equivalent to doc- teach + -ent -ent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of docent1

C19: from German Dozent, from Latin dzŧԲ from dzŧ to teach
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Nemecek, a docent at the ranch for more than two decades, said it was challenging to keep Rogers’ memory alive even when the house was still standing.

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Zorthian’s granddaughter, Julia, lived at the ranch, along with about more than a dozen docents and artists, and she said the community thrived in the ordered lawlessness of the unincorporated area.

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A community of about 20 people lived and worked at the ranch as docents, hosting drawing and yoga classes.

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We love having docents who can help guide visitors through our space.

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Besides conducting tours, the docents staff information kiosks and a museum, help with trail maintenance and log sea otter sightings to aid in habitat restoration efforts.

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