professorate
/prəˈfɛsərɪt/
noun
- The entire body of professors at a university or college.
- A strong professorate is essential for a university's reputation.
- The professorate voted unanimously to support the new curriculum.
- She was honored to join the professorate at the prestigious institution.
- The position or rank of a professor.
- The professorate comes with both teaching and administrative duties.
- Many scholars aspire to the professorate as the peak of their career.
- After years of research, he finally achieved the professorate.
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