Docent
noun
A person who leads tours and provides information in museums, zoos, or other places of interest.
The docent at the children's museum shared fascinating stories about ancient civilizations to the visiting school children.
Often appears as...
- tour guide docent
- museum docent
noun
A university teacher or lecturer in some European countries, especially Germany.
As a docent, he contributed to the university's academic offerings with his expertise in philosophy.
Often appears as...
- docent at the university
- qualified docent
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person who leads tours and provides information in museums, zoos, or other places of interest.
The docent at the children's museum shared fascinating stories about ancient civilizations to the visiting school children.
Often appears as...
- tour guide docent
- museum docent
noun
A university teacher or lecturer in some European countries, especially Germany.
As a docent, he contributed to the university's academic offerings with his expertise in philosophy.
Often appears as...
- docent at the university
- qualified docent
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Insight
Docents often share unique cultural or historical perspectives at specific attractions.
The docent at the art exhibit explained the cultural significance of each painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Tours
Docents can also conduct workshops or educational programs, not just tours.
Our school trip included a pottery workshop with the museum's docent.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Knowledge
Docents are often experts in the field and can provide in-depth knowledge.
The zoo docent shared detailed facts about the habitats of rainforest animals.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Insight
Docents often share unique cultural or historical perspectives at specific attractions.
The docent at the art exhibit explained the cultural significance of each painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Tours
Docents can also conduct workshops or educational programs, not just tours.
Our school trip included a pottery workshop with the museum's docent.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Knowledge
Docents are often experts in the field and can provide in-depth knowledge.
The zoo docent shared detailed facts about the habitats of rainforest animals.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Insight
Docents often share unique cultural or historical perspectives at specific attractions.
The docent at the art exhibit explained the cultural significance of each painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Tours
Docents can also conduct workshops or educational programs, not just tours.
Our school trip included a pottery workshop with the museum's docent.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Knowledge
Docents are often experts in the field and can provide in-depth knowledge.
The zoo docent shared detailed facts about the habitats of rainforest animals.
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