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professor
noun pro·fes·sor \prə-ˈfe-sər\
: a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
Full Definition of PROFESSOR
1
: one that professes, avows, or declares
2
a : a faculty member of the highest academic rank at an institution of higher education b : a teacher at a university, college, or sometimes secondary school c : one that teaches or professes special knowledge of an art, sport, or occupation requiring skill
— pro·fes·so·ri·al \ˌprō-fə-ˈsȯr-ē-əl, ˌprä-\ adjective
— pro·fes·so·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb
— pro·fes·sor·ship \prə-ˈfe-sər-ˌship\ noun
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First Known Use of PROFESSOR
14th century
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professor
noun pro·fes·sor \prə-ˈfe-sər\
Definition of PROFESSOR for Kids
: a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
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