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professor

IPA pronunciation: /prəˈfesə/

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Russian meaning

профессор

English definition

A university teacher of the highest rank, or a teacher at a college or university.

Example

Professor Smith teaches advanced physics.

Collocations

assistant professor
professor of history
visiting professor

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