Lecturer

/ˈlek.tʃər.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.

The lecturer inspired her students with engaging lectures on literature.

A person who is responsible for teaching a particular subject at a college or university.

The new lecturer in mathematics introduced innovative teaching methods.

An academic rank below that of senior lecturer or professor.

He started his career as a lecturer before moving up to a senior lecturer position.

From Middle English 'lectur', from Old French 'lecteur', from Latin 'lectorem' (nominative 'lector'), meaning 'reader'.

guest lecturer:

An invited lecturer who teaches a specific topic for a limited time.

lecture series:

A sequence of lectures on related subjects.

senior lecturer:

A more experienced academic staff member, typically above a lecturer.

The person who always has a story to tell in class.

Professor Smith might be a bit of a lecturer, but we love his storytelling.

A talking head, often referring to someone who's full of knowledge but lacks practical experience.

Don't be a lecturer; we need someone who can get their hands dirty too.