James B. Duke professor

noun

A professor with the highest academic title at Duke University.

Meanings

nounJames B. Duke professor (plural James B. Duke professors)

plural James B. Duke professors

  1. 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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