Provost: meaning, definitions and examples

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provost

 

[ หˆprษ™สŠv.oสŠst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic leader

A provost is a senior administrative officer in a university or college who is responsible for academic affairs. This position often oversees faculty appointments, curriculum development, and the allocation of resources for academic programs.

Synonyms

administrator, chancellor, dean

Examples of usage

  • The provost announced the new academic guidelines.
  • As provost, she is responsible for ensuring the quality of education.
  • The university's provost works closely with department heads.
  • He was appointed provost after years of teaching experience.
Context #2 | Noun

church role

In some Christian churches, a provost is a clerical official who has authority over a group of canons or clergy. Provosts may lead a chapter of clergy or preside over a cathedral.

Synonyms

canon, clerk, priest

Examples of usage

  • The provost of the cathedral led the Sunday service.
  • She served as provost for the local diocese.
  • The provost coordinates events for the clergy.
  • After the reform, the role of the provost changed significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "provost" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคตเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prorektor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ provost

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prorektor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใƒœใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท provost

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ provost

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท provost

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœ๋ณด์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฆุจ ุงู„ุฑุฆูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prorektor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prorektor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๅŠก้•ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prorektor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prรณfessor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prorektor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ provost

Etymology

The word 'provost' originates from the Middle English 'provost', which comes from the Old French 'proviste', meaning 'one who is in charge'. This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'praepositus', meaning 'placed in charge' or 'appointed'. In medieval times, the term was used to designate head officials in various institutions, including universities and churches, suggesting responsibility and authority. Over the centuries, the role and significance of the provost have evolved, particularly in academic contexts where the position has become integral to the administration of educational institutions. The historical role of a provost has therefore varied between academia and religious establishments, reflecting the shifts in social and institutional structures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,074, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.