Meaning & use
professor
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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