The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DOCENTS
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What does DOCENTS mean?
DOCENTS noun- A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)
- A tour guide at a museum, art gallery, historical site, etc.