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Professors

Verb / prʌˈfesɜ:z / Another word for professors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Professors are teachers who work at colleges or universities and are experts in a particular subject.

Synonyms & similar words

prof professor teachers educators instructors lecturers tutors sages scholars experts mentors guides pundits savants academicians intellectuals doctors professors deans chancellors heads principals

Synonyms by register

Formal

lecturers academics scholars faculty members

Informal

teachers instructors

Antonyms

students learners pupils disciples apprentices

Common collocations

  • distinguished professors
  • emeritus professors
  • visiting professors
  • head professors
  • professors of law
  • professors of history
  • renowned professors

Word family

noun professor
verb profess
adjective professorial

Usage note

While 'professor' is a specific academic rank, it is often used informally to refer to any university or college instructor. 'Professorial' describes qualities associated with professors.

Example sentences

  1. The professors taught us about history.
  2. My dad is a professor at a university.
  3. The professors gave us a lot of homework.
  4. The professors helped us with our projects.
  5. The professors were very kind to us.

Quotes

  • "A professor is someone who talks in someone else's sleep."
  • "A professor is someone who thinks his job is done when he gives you a lot of work."
  • "A professor is one who can speak on any subject - for precisely fifty minutes."

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