docent UK /ˈdəʊ.sənt/US /ˈdoʊ.sənt/noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)The docent is available for office hours and can help to connect students with tutors. •(US) A tour guide at a museum, art gallery, historical site, etc.The docent greeted the visitors and welcomed them to the Smithsonian. adjective1 •Instructive; that teaches. formsdocents · more docent · most docent