professor
intermediateB2/prəˈfɛsər/ · pro-fes-sor
A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
Meanings
A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
کالج یا یونیورسٹی میں اعلیٰ درجہ کا استاد۔
پروفیسر
professor
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- university professor
- associate professor
- visiting professor
Example Sentences
The professor gave an insightful lecture on modern literature.
پروفیسر نے جدید ادب پر بصیرت افروز لیکچر دیا۔
Professor ne jadeed adab par baseerat afroz lecture dia.
She aspired to become a professor after completing her PhD.
وہ اپنی پی ایچ ڈی مکمل کرنے کے بعد پروفیسر بننے کی خواہش رکھتی تھی۔
Woh apni PhD mukammal karne ke baad professor banne ki khwahish rakhti thi.
The new professor is highly respected in her field.
نئی پروفیسر اپنے شعبے میں بہت باعزت ہیں۔
Nayi professor apne shobay mein bohat ba-izzat hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'professor' as someone who 'professes' knowledge.
Imagine a professor standing in front of a class, sharing knowledge and guiding students.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تعلیم کا چراغ ہیں وہ پروفیسر،|زینتِ علم کا ہے جو ہر منظر۔
Taleem ka chiraagh hain woh professor, | Zainat-e-ilm ka hai jo har manzar.
They are the lamp of education, the professor, | The adornment of knowledge in every scene.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "professor" — one who proclaims
First known use: 14th century
The word 'professor' originates from the Latin word 'profiteri' which means to declare or to profess. It came into use in academic contexts during the Middle Ages.