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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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Dr McFarlane was previously employed as a locum GP at the Alness and Invergordon Medical Group, but the BBC understands he has not worked there for around a year.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Despite doctor shortages in her region, she felt she had to leave a role with sick pay and maternity benefits, and opt for locum work because it provided greater flexibility.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

Staff in the surgery said they were told a "central management team" at eHarley Street would take care of HR, finance and book locum doctors.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

"While some locum payments have regrettably been delayed, the vast majority have been settled, and the partners are confident that no outstanding payments will remain unpaid."

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Inter oves locum praesta, Et ab hoedis me sequestra, Statuens in parte dextra.

From Ortus Christi Meditations for Advent by Paul, Mother St.

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