Definition

A group of college or university teachers who hold the title of professor.

Example

The professoriate plays a crucial role in shaping the academic environment of universities.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be part of the professoriate?

Not really, what do you mean by that?

I was just wondering how the professoriate influences university policies.

That's an interesting point; they definitely have a big impact on academic decisions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Professoriate → 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 term "professoriate" refers to the collective body of professors or the state of being a professor.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people who 'declare' knowledge ('professor') and the '-ate' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'professoriate' refers to the collective body of professors.

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