Word PROFESSOR: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

professor

🇺🇸 [prəˈfɛsər]

Meanings

A senior academic teacher or scholar at a university or college, typically specializing in a particular subject. Professors are responsible for teaching, conducting research, and publishing academic work. They often have advanced degrees in their field of study.

Examples

• The professor lectured on the history of the Renaissance.
• She became a professor of chemistry after completing her doctoral studies.
• Professors play a key role in shaping the curriculum at universities.

Synonyms

academic • lecturer • instructor

Antonyms

student • learner • pupil