Locum Tenens (Noun)
Meaning
Someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The bishop arranged for a locum tenens to take over sabbatical duties during the village priest's extended leave.
- After the hospital's surgeon fell ill, the administrative team quickly found an experienced locum tenens to cover upcoming surgeries.
- Upon deciding on early retirement, the town doctor requested that his colleagues find him a reliable locum tenens for the short term.
- The experienced pastoral locum tenens spent three weeks leading worship services and tending to the congregation at Holy Trinity Church during their transition period.
- Due to unexpected personal circumstances, Father John needed a locum tenens to fill his role during Sunday Services for a couple of weeks.