Meaning & use

professor

noun·Everyday

A senior academic teacher, typically the highest rank, at a college or university.

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The professor published a new study on climate change last month.

Students lined up after class to ask the professor questions about the exam.

A note on using this word

In American English, professor is often used loosely for any college teacher, while formally it denotes a specific senior rank.

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