Definitions

1. noun

A doctor or other medical professional who temporarily takes over the duties of another practitioner, especially in a hospital or medical practice.

“The hospital hired several locums to cover for the doctors who were on maternity leave.”

2. noun

A temporary or substitute teacher, especially in a school.

“The school district hired a locum to teach the math class until the regular teacher returned from illness.”

3. adjective

Temporary or substitute.

“The locum staff were hired to fill the gaps in the hospital’s staffing schedule.”