B1nouneducation
US/prəˈfes.ər/
UK/prəˈfes.ə/
a teacher of high rank at a university
In context
Professor Lan teaches economics at the national university.
I emailed my professor to ask for more time on the essay.
He became a full professor at the age of forty-five.
Words that go with professor
noun + preposition
- professor ofShe is a professor of history.
noun + noun
- university professorHer father is a university professor.
- assistant professorHe works as an assistant professor in Texas.
adjective + noun
- visiting professorA visiting professor from Japan gave a talk.
- full professorIt takes many years to become a full professor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My professor at high school was very strict.Correct: My teacher at high school was very strict.