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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

provost

/ˈprɒvɒst/ noun · British & US
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What does provost mean?

noun

A provost is a high-ranking official in a university or college, often serving as the chief administrative officer. In some Christian denominations, a provost is a senior clergy member.

Example

"The provost of the university oversaw the development of the new campus."

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