Definition

The position or role of a professor, often associated with teaching and academic responsibilities at a college or university.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved the professorate at her university.

Conversation

I heard you got accepted into the professorate program, congratulations!

Thanks! I'm really excited about the opportunity to teach.

What subjects are you planning to focus on during your professorate?

I'm thinking about specializing in environmental science.

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Root Explanation

Professorate → It is formed from "professor" (from Latin "professor", meaning one who professes or declares) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "professorate" refers to the collective body or state of professors in an academic institution.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people who 'declare' knowledge ('professor') and the '-ate' indicating a state or condition — that's why professorate refers to the body of professors.

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