professor

[ pruh-fes-er ]

noun

1. a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university, who has been awarded the title Professor in a particular branch of learning; a full professor:

   a professor of Spanish literature.

2. any teacher who has the rank of professor, associate professor, or assistant professor.
3. a teacher.
4. an instructor in some art or skilled sport:

   a professor of singing; a professor of boxing.

5. a person who professes or declares particular sentiments, beliefs, etc.

professor

/ prəˈfɛsə; ˌprɒfɪˈsɔːrɪəl /

noun

1. the principal lecturer or teacher in a field of learning at a university or college; a holder of a university chair
2. any teacher in a university or college See also associate professor assistant professor full professor
3. a person who claims skill and instructs others in some sport, occupation, etc
4. a person who professes his opinions, beliefs, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌprofesˈsorially, adverb
• professorial, adjective

Other Words From

• pro·fes·so·ri·al [proh-f, uh, -, sawr, -ee-, uh, l, -, sohr, -, prof-, uh, -], adjective
• profes·sori·al·ism noun
• profes·sori·al·ly adverb
• nonpro·fes·sori·al adjective
• nonpro·fes·sori·al·ly adverb
• pseudo·profes·sori·al adjective
• subpro·fessor noun
• unpro·fes·sori·al adjective
• unpro·fes·sori·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of professor¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English from Medieval Latin prōfessor “one who has taken the vows of a religious order,” Latin: “a public lecturer,” equivalent to prō- pro- ¹ + -fet-, combining form of fatērī “to acknowledge, declare” + -tor -tor, with tt becoming ss

Word History and Origins

Origin of professor¹

C14: from Medieval Latin: one who has made his profession in a religious order, from Latin: a public teacher; see profess

Example Sentences

"Studying ancient DNA lets us reach back in time, tracking evolutionary changes directly in historical populations," said lead researcher Vagheesh Narasimhan, assistant professor of integrative biology and statistics and data sciences at UT Austin.

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"In humans, men and women exhibit distinct sleep patterns, often attributed to lifestyle factors and caregiving roles," said senior author Rachel Rowe, assistant professor of integrative physiology.

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According to a KTU professor, due to the growing demand for AI solutions that directly affect people in areas such as healthcare, finance, and the legal system, similar requirements are becoming common.

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"Groundwater is challenging to manage because it is hidden below ground and poorly understood," said William Jaeger, a professor of applied economics at Oregon State.

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"Not every cannabis user will develop psychosis, but for some, the risks are high. Our research helps clarify why," said Dr. Romina Mizrahi, senior author of the study and professor in McGill's Department of Psychiatry.

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Related Words

• assistant
• educator
• faculty member
• fellow
• instructor
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