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professor in Malay

mahaguru

/pɹəˈfɛs.ə//pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/

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professor in Malay: mahaguru. In English, professor means the most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution.

Malay words for professor

higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university
mahaguru

English meaning of professor

  1. noun The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution.
  2. noun A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
  3. noun One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.
  4. noun A practitioner, one who (publicly) practises or teaches an art or skill.

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Questions about professor in Malay

What is the meaning of professor in Malay?
Professor in Malay is mahaguru.
Apakah maksud professor dalam bahasa Melayu?
Professor: mahaguru.
What does professor mean in English?
Professor means the most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution.

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