Meaning of the word preceptor in English

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preceptor

US /prɪˈsep.tɚ/
UK /prɪˈsep.tɚ/
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Noun

1.

a teacher or instructor

Example:
The young medical student learned a great deal from his experienced preceptor.
She served as a preceptor for new nurses, guiding them through their first year.
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