ka•fedr
{noun} {Russian loan} [Generate paradigm] 1. pulpit, platform, rostrum
♦ ka•fedr gə̑č́ kutə̑re•m {verb II} to speak from the platform
2. department, sub-faculty (of a university)
♦ ka•fedrə̑m βujlate•m {verb II} to lead a department
♦ ka•fedrə̑m βujla•tə̑še {noun} head of a department
♦ mari•j jə̑•lme ka•fedr {noun} department of Mari language
3. chair, academic position
♦ χi•mij de•ne profe•ssor ka•fedrə̑m nala•m {verb I} to get a chair in chemistry