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professor definition

pro·fes·sor (prō fesər, prə-)

noun

  1. a person who professes something; esp., one who openly declares his sentiments, religious beliefs, etc.
    1. a college or university teacher of the highest academic rank; full professor
    2. assistant professor & associate professor
    3. loosely any college, university, or, occas., secondary-school teacher
  2. ☆ any person claiming or assumed to be especially skilled or experienced in some art, sport, etc.: a popular or humorous usage

Etymology: ME professoure < L, teacher < professus: see profess

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