No. 1,350 in Dutch
professor
A university teacher or academic of the highest rank.
In a sentence
De professor gaf een interessante lezing over astrofysica.
The professor gave an interesting lecture on astrophysics.
The word 'professor' here refers to a university-level educator or academic expert delivering a formal lecture.
Mijn broer wil professor worden na zijn studie.
My brother wants to become a professor after his studies.
The word 'professor' here denotes the career role or title that someone aspires to achieve within the academic field.
De professor was bekend om zijn onderzoek naar klimaatverandering.
The professor was known for his research on climate change.
The word 'professor' here is used to identify an accomplished researcher associated with academic expertise in a specific domain.
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