Professor
noun
1.
a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university, who has been awarded the title Professor in a particular branch of learning; a full professor:
a professor of Spanish literature.
2.
any teacher who has the rank of professor, associate professor, or assistant professor.
3.
a teacher.
4.
an instructor in some art or skilled sport:
a professor of singing; a professor of boxing.
5.
a person who professes his or her sentiments, beliefs, etc.
noun
1.
the principal lecturer or teacher in a field of learning at a university or college; a holder of a university chair
2.
(mainly US & Canadian) any teacher in a university or college See also associate professor, assistant professor, full professor
3.
a person who claims skill and instructs others in some sport, occupation, etc
4.
a person who professes his opinions, beliefs, etc
professor
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