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professor |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Professor \Pro*fess"or\, n. [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf F. professeur See {Profess}.] 1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to the visible church. ``Professors of religion.'' --Bacon. 2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students, in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: professor n : someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
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