professoriate

Definition

The body of professors collectively, especially those within higher education institutions.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'professor' (one who professes or declares) and the suffix '-ate,' denoting an office or group. It entered English in the 19th century to describe the collective class or profession of university instructors.

In the news

The article uses this term to refer to university faculty members whose prevailing left-leaning ideological fashion the authors argue has negatively impacted the quality of scholarly research.

Capitalism, as Told by Its Enemies: News Article

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