provost
6 synonyms for provost, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A senior official who heads a university, college, or cathedral chapter.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use provost
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
university provost
provost marshal
the provost of the college
Etymology
From Old English profost, from Late Latin propositus/praepositus, "one placed in command" — via Anglo-Norman and Old French provost.
Full origin of provost →Frequently asked questions
What does “provost” mean?
The word “provost” means a senior official who heads a university, college, or cathedral chapter. In plain terms, a senior official in charge — most commonly heard today as a top administrator at a university.
How do you pronounce “provost”?
“Provost” is pronounced PRO-vuhst (/ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ in IPA).
How do you use “provost” in a sentence?
Here is “provost” used in a sentence: “The provost announced new funding for student scholarships.”
What is another word for “provost”?
Words with a similar meaning to “provost” include ruler, prepositus, steward, viceroy, governor and police officer.
What part of speech is “provost”?
“Provost” is a noun.
Where does the word “provost” come from?
The word “provost” comes from Late Latin. From Old English profost, from Late Latin propositus/praepositus, "one placed in command" — via Anglo-Norman and Old French provost.
Is “provost” a common word?
“Provost” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “provost” have?
“Provost” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a senior official who heads a university, college, or cathedral chapter.
