lecturer
Translation
lecturer, speaker
Examples
The lecturer spoke about modern history.
The lecturer spoke about modern history.
She is a lecturer at the university.
She is a lecturer at the university.
Grammar Patterns
((a lecturer)) ((at a university)) a person who teaches at a university. She is a lecturer at the university.
((a lecturer)) ((on a subject)) a person who gives a talk on a subject. The lecturer spoke about modern history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speaker, professor, teacher
Etymology
From 'lecture' + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who gives a lecture'.
Memory Tips
A lecturER is a pERson who gives a lectuRE.