lecturer
/ˈlɛkt͡ʃəɹə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lecturers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.
Noun
Examples
The lecturers are expert on lecturing on the subject, but they offer the splatterdash method of disseminating information with no point of view of their own.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A member of a university or college below the rank of assistant professor or reader; docent; lector.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lecturer” mean?
A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.
Is “lecturer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.