Professional Titles

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective A title given to a retired professor or other professional as an honor.

  • Dr. Smith is now emeritus professor of History at the university.
  • After retiring, Professor Johnson became an emeritus faculty member.
  • My grandpa is the coolest emeritus teacher at his old school.
  • The retired CEO still holds emeritus status in the company's board meetings.

MD

noun MD can also refer to a Managing Director in a business context

  • Dr. Smith is a highly respected MD in the field of cardiology.
  • My friend's dad is an MD and he says it's a rewarding but challenging career.
  • I heard that MDs make bank once they establish their practice.
  • Becoming an MD is like earning a badge of honor in the medical community.

Mx

noun a gender-neutral title used in place of traditional gendered titles like Mr., Mrs., or Ms.

  • Mx is a gender-neutral title that can be used instead of Mr or Ms.
  • Have you met Mx Smith? They're the new teacher at our school.
  • I heard Mx Rodriguez is throwing a party this weekend, wanna go?
  • In the world of online gaming, Mx is a legendary player known for their skills and strategy.