visiting

adjective

—used to describe someone (such as a teacher) who goes to work for a limited time at a different school, college, etc.

sports : playing on the field or court of an opponent

Full Definition of VISITING

: invited to join or attend an institution (as a university) for a limited time <a visiting professor> <a visiting fellow>

: playing on an opponent's grounds <the visiting team>

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1949

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