Meanings
plural James B. Duke professors
- A professor with the highest academic title at Duke University.
Synonyms: distinguished professor
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA professor with the highest academic title at Duke University.
Origin
Named after James Buchanan Duke (1856–1929), namesake of Duke University.
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