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der Hochschullehrer, –

university teacher

Definition & meaning

A Hochschullehrer is a generic term for a member of the academic teaching staff at a higher education institution (such as a university or a university of applied sciences). It encompasses various ranks of academic personnel, including professors, lecturers, and other instructors who hold teaching responsibilities at a post-secondary level.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a compound noun consisting of two parts:

  1. Hochschule: Meaning "higher education institution" (literally "high school," though it refers to university-level studies).
  2. Lehrer: Meaning "teacher" or "instructor."

Grammatically, it is a masculine noun. Its plural form is identical to the singular form: die Hochschullehrer .

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • Dozent : A common term for a lecturer or university teacher.
  • Professor : A specific, higher-ranking academic title that is a subcategory of a Hochschullehrer.
  • Lehrkörper : Refers to the teaching staff as a collective body.
  • Akademiker : While broader, it often refers to those working in academic fields.

Antonyms

  • Schüler : A pupil or student at a primary or secondary school.
  • Student : The person being taught rather than the one teaching.

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Der Hochschullehrer erklärt die Aufgabe.noun

The university teacher explains the task.

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