professor professor /prəˈfɛsɝ/

noun

1. () [ N. American] Someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university  ( prof [ N. American] , professor [ N. American] )
   someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
     The esteemed professor imparted knowledge to eager students in the lecture hall.
   The esteemed professor imparted knowledge to eager students in the lecture hall.