n.
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(N. Amer. also full professor)
a university academic of the highest rank; the holder of a university chair.
▸N. Amer. a university teacher.
- a person who affirms a faith in or allegiance to something.
Derivative
- professorate n.
- professorial adj.
- professorially adv.
- professoriate n.
- professorship n.
Etymology
ME: from L. professor, from profess-, profiteri (see profess).
