private docent en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of German Privatdozent. Doublet of privatdozent.
Meanings
- (in German-speaking countries) An associate professor (in a university) who has obtained a doctorate, written a habilitation thesis and given a lecture in the hope of becoming a full professor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| priv.-doc. | Abbr=Yes | alternative | lexicographic |
| priv.doc. | Abbr=Yes | alternative | lexicographic |
| priv. doc. | Abbr=Yes | alternative | lexicographic |
| private docents | Number=Plur | lexicographic |