faculty (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfækəlti/
Definition
The teaching and research staff of a university, college, or department.
Examples
The entire faculty attended the meeting to discuss the budget.
She was promoted to associate professor in the faculty of arts.
The new dean is a respected member of the faculty.
How to Use faculty
- faculty of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the department or area of study within a university. — "He teaches in the faculty of engineering."
- member of the faculty (collocation)
- An individual who is part of the teaching and research staff. — "She is a long-standing member of the faculty."
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