professor

noun
UK: /prəˈfes.ər/
US: /prəˈfes.ɚ/

  1. A teacher of high rank in a college or university.

    1. My professor is very smart. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor explained a complex theory with impressive clarity. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is an expert in a particular subject.

    1. He's a professor of history. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is seen as a professor of good taste in the fashion world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

teacher instructor scholar expert

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "professor" in English means: A teacher of high rank in a college or university., Someone who is an expert in a particular subject..

The phonetic transcription of "professor" is /prəˈfes.ər/ in British English and /prəˈfes.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "professor": teacher, instructor, scholar, expert.

Example usage of "professor": "My professor is very smart.". More examples on the page.