De professor
Example: De professor gaf een interessante lezing over geschiedenis.
Definition
"De professor" refers to a university or college teacher who holds a high academic rank and is typically involved in teaching and research. In the example, "de professor" gave an interesting lecture about history, highlighting their role in education.
Etymology
The term "de professor" originates from the Latin word 'professor,' meaning 'person who professes' or 'teacher.' It was adopted into Dutch with the same spelling and meaning, reflecting the respected status of academic teachers. Did you know the word 'professor' literally means someone who declares or proclaims knowledge?
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"De professor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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