Synonyms for
Professor
Definition
A professor is a teacher or instructor at a college or university who teaches and conducts research in a particular field of study.
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Common collocations
- tenured professor
- emeritus professor
- visiting professor
- assistant professor
- associate professor
- full professor
- renowned professor
- university professor
Word family
noun professor
adjective professorial
Usage note
While 'professor' is often used informally as 'prof', it is generally considered a formal academic title. It is important to distinguish between different ranks within the professoriate, such as assistant, associate, and full professor.
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Example sentences
- The professor is very knowledgeable about physics.
- My favorite professor teaches history.
- The professor gave us a difficult exam.
- The professor is writing a book about biology.
- The professor's lecture was very interesting.
Quotes
A professor is someone who talks in someone else's sleep.
A professor must have a theory as a dog must have fleas.
The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it.