PROVOST


Meaning of PROVOST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prɒvəst, AM proʊvoʊst ]

( provosts)

1.

In some university colleges in Britain, the provost is the head.

N-COUNT

2.

In some colleges and universities in the United States, a provost is an official who deals with matters such as the teaching staff and the courses of study.

N-COUNT

3.

A provost is the chief magistrate of a Scottish administrative area.

N-COUNT

4.

In the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, a provost is the person who is in charge of the administration of a cathedral.

N-COUNT

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