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lectureship

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈlɛk.tʃər.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈlɛk.tʃɚ.ʃɪp/

noun
Definition

A position or job as a lecturer, often associated with teaching at a college or university.


Example

She was appointed to a lectureship at the university, where she would teach courses on modern literature.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new lectureship program at the university?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it! It sounds like a great opportunity for students.
Sloth A
I wonder if they’ll bring in any famous speakers for the lectureship.
Sloth B
I hope so! That would make it even more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
position
appointment
role
Antonyms
dismissal
removal
vacancy
Root Explanation

Lectureship → It is formed from "lecture" (from Latin "lectura", meaning reading or a reading) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "lectureship" refers to the position or condition of being a lecturer, someone who reads or presents information to an audience.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lecture' as a reading or presentation, and '-ship' as a state of being. This helps you remember that a lectureship is the position of someone who gives lectures.

Visually Confused Words
electorship
metreship
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