Professor - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Professor :  (noun)

1: someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university [syn: prof]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Professor : \Pro*fess"or\, n. [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See Profess.] 1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to the visible church. ``Professors of religion.'' --Bacon.

2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students, in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Professor

andchristina: Worst Professor all year just made up for everything in one fell swoop - snack and dessert trays from whole foods and coffee
43KixNorCal: Join Professor Slughorn’s Slug Club & enter The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. http://bit.ly/3lQ6tT
AndryAntunez: A-D-O-R-O quando vou até a puc( faculdade ) saber uma nota e o Professor diz pra olhar no portal e nao diz NADAAAA!! AFF.
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