Definition

Not related to or characteristic of a professor or teaching profession.

Example

The seminar was led by a nonprofessorial expert in the field.

Conversation

Did you notice how his style is quite nonprofessorial?

Yeah, it's refreshing to see someone so casual in a lecture.

I actually think it helps the students relate to him better.

Absolutely! It makes the whole class feel more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonprofessorial → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "professorial" (from Latin "professorius", meaning relating to a professor). The word describes something that is not related to or characteristic of a professor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'professorial' relating to a professor — so nonprofessorial means not like a professor.

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