professor

• Substantiv, das eine Person mit dem höchsten akademischen Rang an einer Universität oder Hochschule bezeichnet, die in einem bestimmten Fachgebiet lehrt und forscht. Im weiteren Sinne kann es auch allgemein einen Hochschullehrer oder eine Lehrperson an einer Hochschule meinen.

A noun referring to a teacher of the highest academic rank at a university or college, often specializing in a particular field of study.

1. Academic rankA2formal

   A senior academic who teaches and conducts research at a university or college.

   Professor

   • Professor Smith teaches advanced physics at the university.
   • She was appointed as a full professor last year.
   • The professor gave a fascinating lecture on ancient history.

   Synonymeacademicdon

2. Title of respectA2formal

   A title used to address or refer to a teacher or scholar of high academic rank.

   Professor

   • Good morning, Professor.
   • Professor Johnson is known for her research in genetics.
   • The students respect Professor Lee for his dedication.