pro|fes|sor

pro|fes|sor
pro|fes|sor «pruh FEHS uhr», noun.
1. a teacher of the highest rank in a college or university: »

The English professor is popular among the students.

Abbr: Prof.
2. Informal. a) a teacher. b) a person who claims special knowledge of or proficiency in any field: »

The old professor tried to sell his snake oil at the fair but the crowd only laughed at his claims.

3. a person who professes: »

professors of various creeds. There is no error…which has not had its professors (John Locke).

4. a person who declares his belief in a religion.
5. U.S. Slang. a piano player in a cheap saloon, theater, or brothel.
╂[< Latin prōfessor, -ōris < prōfitērī to profess, declare publicly; see etym. under professed (Cf. ↑professed)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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