professor
Translation
professor
Examples
She is a professor of history.
She is a professor of history.
My professor is very knowledgeable.
My professor is very knowledgeable.
Grammar Patterns
a professor of ((sth.)) a university teacher of the highest rank in a subject She is a professor of history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lecturer, instructor, academic
Etymology
From Latin 'professor' (a person who declares publicly), from 'profiteri'. Same root as 'professional'.
Memory Tips
A person who 'professes' or teaches their subject at a university.