Preceptor (Noun)
Meaning
Teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The professor was assigned as my preceptor for the academic year, guiding me through my research project.
- As a preceptor at Oxford, she was responsible for teaching and mentoring a group of undergraduate students.
- The university appointed a new preceptor in mathematics, who was known for his innovative teaching methods.
- The preceptor's office hours were always busy, as students sought her advice on their essays and dissertations.
- After completing her PhD, she was appointed as a preceptor at Cambridge, where she taught and conducted research in her field.