This is the 8577th most frequent Dutch word.
hoogleraren
Professors.
The word 'hoogleraren' is used as the plural subject of the sentence, referring to professors in an academic setting.
De hoogleraren bereiden hun colleges zorgvuldig voor.
The professors carefully prepare their lectures.
Here, 'hoogleraren' is the plural direct object within the context of a conversation after an event.
Ik sprak met een groep hoogleraren na de conferentie.
I spoke with a group of professors after the conference.
In this case, 'hoogleraren' indicates the object of the decision and is used in a plural form.