Locum (Noun)
Meaning
Someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The hospital hired a locum doctor to fill in for the surgeon who was on vacation.
- After the pastor's retirement, the church brought in a locum minister to lead worship services until a permanent replacement could be found.
- The medical practice engaged a locum GP to help manage the patient load during the holiday season.
- In the clergy member's absence, a locum priest was assigned to perform the Easter services.
- When the town's only doctor was injured, a locum physician was brought in from a neighboring town to provide emergency care.