Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

professor

noun

prəˈfɛsər

Definition

A professor is an academic who teaches at the college or university level and conducts research in their field of expertise.

Examples

After years of study, she was appointed as a professor of biology at the university.
The professor encouraged her students to engage in critical thinking.
He gave a fascinating lecture on modern art as part of his role as an art professor.

Meaning

The term refers to a person who imparts knowledge to students, usually within a higher education setting, and often has advanced degrees and specialized knowledge in a given subject.