Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
professor
Noun
/prəˈfɛs.ər/
Definition
A professor is an academic instructor, typically at a college or university, who teaches and conducts research in a specific subject area.
Examples
- Professor Smith taught biology for over twenty years.
- The professor published several papers on environmental science.
- She wants to become a professor after completing her doctorate.
Meaning
The term refers to an educator who usually holds a doctorate and is responsible for teaching classes, advising students, and publishing research.
Synonyms
- instructor
- educator
- teacher
- academic
- lecturer
