Provost

derNoun

provost (academic title)

English translations

  1. 01

    provost

  2. 02

    dean

Word details

German meaning
Ein Provost ist ein hoher Beamter in einer akademischen oder militärischen Institution, oft zuständig für akademische Angelegenheiten oder Disziplin.
English meaning
A provost is a senior official in an academic or military institution, often responsible for academic affairs or discipline.
Synonym
Vorsteher, Leiter
German example
Der Provost der Universität hielt eine Rede zur Eröffnung des Semesters.
English example
The provost of the university gave a speech at the opening of the semester.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Provost
Plural Form
die Provosten

Example sentences with “Provost”

  1. Der Provost begrüßte die Studenten. (The provost greeted the students.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Provost common in Germany?

It is an English loanword used in academic contexts, but not common in standard German administration.