PROFESSOR

professor, prof

(noun) someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

professor (plural professors)

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

(US, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

(archaic) One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.

(US, slang) A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.

The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.

Synonyms

• prof

Noun

Professor (plural Professors)

The title for someone who holds the professor job.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*fess"or, n. Etym: [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See Profess.]

1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to the visible church. "Professors of religion." Bacon.

2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students, in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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