professor
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: professors
Sense 1
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution.
Hạng cao nhất cho một học giả tại trường đại học
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
Một giáo viên hoặc thành viên giảng dạy tại một trường đại học hoặc cao đẳng
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NounRegister: US, informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The title for someone who holds the job of professor.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A mock title for a person seen as pedantic or obsessive on a topic.
Tiêu đề giả cho người được coi là giáo điều hoặc cuồng nhiệt về một chủ đề
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NounRegister: informal
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “professor” mean?
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution.
Is “professor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.