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Definition extern in American English

extern noun

noun
1

US English: someone, especially a doctor, who works in a place but doesn't live there

2

US English: a student who works in a place for a short time in order to gain practical experience

Example

Oceana's Legal Department seeks current law students who have an interest in ocean conservation or environmental law to serve as law clerks or externs.

Definition extern in American English