professorate

/prəˈfɛsərɪt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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