professorate

[ pruh-fes-er-it ]

noun

1. the office or the period of service of a professor.
2. a group of professors.

Other Words From

• subpro·fessor·ate noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of professorate¹

First recorded in 1855–60; professor + -ate ³

Example Sentences

At the end of the holidays, he returned to Odessa and began his professorate with much zeal and success.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• department
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• staff
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