This is the 1350th most frequent Dutch word.
professor
A university teacher or academic of the highest rank.
The word 'professor' here refers to a university-level educator or academic expert delivering a formal lecture.
De professor gaf een interessante lezing over astrofysica.
The professor gave an interesting lecture on astrophysics.
The word 'professor' here denotes the career role or title that someone aspires to achieve within the academic field.
Mijn broer wil professor worden na zijn studie.
My brother wants to become a professor after his studies.
The word 'professor' here is used to identify an accomplished researcher associated with academic expertise in a specific domain.