chairs
Translation
chairs, professorships, positions of authority
Examples
We need more chairs for the guests.
We need more chairs for the guests.
The university has several vacant chairs.
The university has several vacant chairs.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) seats for one person. We need more chairs for the guests.
((noun)) positions of authority, especially professorships. The university has several vacant chairs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seats, stools (furniture); professorships, posts (position)
Etymology
From Old French 'chaiere', from Latin 'cathedra' meaning 'seat'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural form of 'chair'. Imagine several seats. For the academic sense, visualize multiple 'seats' or roles for professors.