Cryptic crossword clue
Junior doctor given employment in Middle Eastern land by hospital 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HOUSEMAN

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The straight part
We know that "Junior doctor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case junior doctor = houseman.
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What does HOUSEMAN mean?

HOUSEMAN noun
  1. A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.
  2. A medical graduate gaining practical experience in a hospital; a house officer.

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