Preceptor Meaning in English

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Definition

A preceptor is a teacher or supervisor, especially someone who guides students, new employees, or trainees in their practical learning.

Usage & Nuances

'Preceptor' is mainly used in academic, medical, or professional training contexts. More formal than 'mentor' or 'teacher'. Common phrases include 'clinical preceptor' (medical training), and 'preceptorship' (period of practical training). Not used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: preceptor - instructor - mentor
• Portuguese (BR): preceptor - instrutor - mentor
• Portuguese (PT): preceptor - instrutor - mentor
• Chinese (Simplified): 导师 - 指导老师
• Chinese (Traditional): 導師 - 指導老師
• Hindi: प्रशिक्षक - मार्गदर्शक
• Arabic: المشرف - المعلم
• Bengali: প্রি-সেপ্টর - প্রশিক্ষক (প্রায়শই চিকিৎসা বা পেশাগত পরিবেশে)
• Russian: преподаватель-наставник - руководитель практики
• Japanese: 指導教員 - 実習指導者
• Vietnamese: người hướng dẫn thực tập - người giám sát đào tạo
• Korean: 실습 지도자 - 수습 지도교수
• Turkish: rehber eğitmen - uygulama eğitmeni
• Urdu: سرپرست تربیتی - رہنماء (تربیتی ماحول میں)
• Indonesian: pembimbing lapangan - pembimbing praktik

Example Sentences

My preceptor helped me during my hospital training.

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A preceptor teaches new nurses how to care for patients.

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The pharmacy student met her preceptor on the first day.

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I was nervous at first, but my preceptor was really patient and supportive.

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During my internship, my preceptor showed me how to handle difficult situations.

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Our clinical preceptor made the hospital rotation much easier for everyone.

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