Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

catedra

Noun

/ˈkætedrə/

Definition

A type of academic chair or professorship, particularly in a university or a significant position of authority from which one teaches.

Examples

The cátedra of Philosophy at the university has a long tradition of excellence.
She was proud to hold the cátedra in Comparative Literature, being one of the youngest professors in her department.
As a visiting scholar, he gave a series of lectures under the cátedra of History.

Meaning

Catedra refers to the office or position of a professor, often associated with a specific subject area within an educational institution. It can indicate both the physical chair where the professor sits during lectures and the rank they hold.