provost

Meanings

• noun

  A high-ranking academic officer in a university or college, usually the third most senior officer below the president or rector.

  - "The provost of the university made an announcement regarding the upcoming semester."
  - "The provost's office is located on the second floor of the administration building."

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Synonyms

praetor , prefect , governor , steward , viceroy , mayor , dean , president , dean , prepositus , reeve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with provost
boast , coast , most , toast

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Variants

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provost , provosts , provost court , provost courts , provost guard , provost guards , provost marshal , provost marshals

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Etymology

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The term 'provost' originated from the Old French word 'proost', meaning 'chief, leader, or protector'. In medieval universities, the provost was responsible for the welfare and discipline of students.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'provost' is also used in the military to refer to a high-ranking officer.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'provost' in a university context was at the University of Cambridge in the late 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. rector: A rector is the head of a university or college, ranking above the provost.

2. president: A president is the highest-ranking officer in a university or college, and the provost may report directly to the president.

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Culture

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The role of a provost has evolved over time, and in some universities, they may also have responsibilities related to academic affairs, faculty development, and research.

How to Memorize "provost"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a high-ranking academic officer in a university or college setting, wearing academic regalia and addressing a group of students or faculty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'provost' with the idea of a leader or protector within an academic community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'provost' as 'Protector of Valuable Students and Scholars'.

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