What does LOCUM mean?

Locum 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another persons position, typically a doctor or clergyman.
2. A temporary employee who fills in for another worker who is on leave.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈloʊkəm/
• UK: /ˈləʊkəm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "locum" comes from the Latin phrase "locum tenens," which means "place holder." It is commonly used in the medical and clerical fields to refer to a temporary replacement for someone who is absent or on leave. The term is widely used in the United States and the United Kingdom.

5. Synonyms:

• Substitute
• Temp
• Stand-in
• Fill-in

6. Related Words:

• Clime
• Culms
• Comet
• Clefs
• Chime

7. Example Sentences:

1. The hospital hired a locum to cover for the doctor who was on vacation.
2. The company brought in a locum to fill in for the receptionist who was on maternity leave.