professor Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
    prof.

WordNet


Pro*fess"or noun
Etymology
L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See Profess.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913