Professors: meaning, definitions and examples

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professors

 

[ prษ™หˆfษ›sษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in education

Professors are individuals who teach at universities or colleges and conduct research in their field of expertise. They are often experts in their subject matter and are responsible for educating students, conducting research, and publishing academic work.

Synonyms

academic, lecturer, teacher

Examples of usage

  • Many professors hold advanced degrees in their field.
  • The professor gave a lecture on quantum physics.
  • The professor's research was published in a prestigious academic journal.
Context #2 | Verb

to claim openly

To profess means to declare openly or claim a particular belief, faith, or opinion. It can also refer to stating one's expertise or skill in a particular subject.

Synonyms

assert, avow, declare

Examples of usage

  • She professed her love for him.
  • He professed to be an expert in economics.
  • The politician professed his commitment to environmental protection.

Translations

Translations of the word "professors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น professores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคซเฅ‡เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Professoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ profesor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั„ะตัะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ profesorzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™ๆŽˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท professeurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ profesores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท profesรถrler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์ˆ˜๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุงุชุฐุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ profesoล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ profesori

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๆŽˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ profesorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prรณfessorar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั„ะตััะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ professorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ profesores

Word origin

The word 'professor' originated in the 14th century from the Latin term 'professor' which means 'one who professes.' Initially, it referred to a person who held a chair of office in a university. Over time, the term expanded to encompass all university educators. Today, professors play a vital role in higher education by imparting knowledge and conducting research.

See also: profess, professed, professedly, profession, professions, professor.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,563 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.