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privatdozent

[pree-vaht-doh-tsent]

pri·vat·do·cent

[pree-vaht-doh-tsent]
noun
(in German and certain other universities) a private teacher or lecturer recognized by the university but receiving no compensation from it, being remunerated by fees.
Also, pri·vat·do·zent.
Also called docent.


Origin:
1880–85; < German Privatdocent; see private, docent
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