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