Noun: professor pru'fe-su(r)
- [N. Amer] Someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
"The professor gave an engaging lecture on quantum physics";
- prof [N. Amer]
- [Brit] The highest ranking position for a university academic
"After years of research and teaching, she was finally promoted to full professor";
- full professor [N. Amer], prof [Brit, Cdn, informal]
Derived forms: professors
Type of: academic, academician, faculty member
Part of: faculty [N. Amer], staff
Encyclopedia: Professor, My Son