locum

NOUN

substitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backup replacement stand-in surrogate

STRONG

agent alternate assistant auxiliary changeling delegate deputy double dummy equivalent expediency expedient fill in ghost makeshift procurator proxy recourse refuge relay relief representative reserve resort resource standby stopgap sub succedaneum successor supplanter supply symbol temp temporary understudy vicar

WEAK

dernier ressort ghost writer locum tenens pinch-hitter temporary expedient

Antonyms

STRONG

being entity permanent

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Kuppuswamy was also "reluctant to accept that there was a power differential between himself and Dr A as he was only a locum consultant".

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

However, changes to the taxation of LLPs could affect locum doctors and those working in private practice.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

The Pharmacists Defence Association said the £670,000 unpaid wage bill related to locum staff who worked for Jhoots branches across the UK.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025

A further two doctors, Dr Hussein and Dr Khan - who wanted only their surnames used - worked at Lliswerry Medical Centre in Newport, and said they were owed £20,000 each for locum work.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024

Kingston was still Premier, and my locum tenens, a Colonel Stuart, continued acting for me as Commandant in South Australia.

From The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon by J. M. (Joseph Maria) Gordon

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