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Antonyms for professor

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pruh-fes-er
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈfɛs ər


Definition of professor

Origin :
  • late 14c., "one who teaches a branch of knowledge," from Old French professeur (14c.) and directly from Latin professor "person who professes to be an expert in some art or science; teacher of highest rank," agent noun from profiteri "lay claim to, declare openly" (see profess). As a title prefixed to a name, it dates from 1706. Short form prof is recorded from 1838.
  • Professor. One professing religion. This canting use of the word comes down from the Elizabethan period, but is obsolete in England. [Thornton, "American Glossary," 1912]
  • noun person who teaches college courses
Example sentences :
  • "I fear you do not quite understand me," said the Professor.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • With these words, he handed the pencil to the professor and returned to his seat.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "The professor made a bully speech," said more than one after the exercises were over.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The result of her hours of thought and prayer was that she was bound to Professor Ellis.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • The doctor bowed; and the subject of Professor Ellis was immediately dropped.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • You know, of course, that it is all right about Professor Ellis;—or no!
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Much of this is Professor Dowden's view and not Shakespeare's.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • "I think that was carrying your theory a little too far," said the professor dubiously.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Bartlett spoke only once, and then to the professor, who sat next to him.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • There was no time for the professor to reply before they came within earshot.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

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