Meaning Of The Word Provost

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provost
countable noun: A provost is the chief magistrate of a Scottish administrative area.
countable noun: 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.
countable noun: In some university colleges in Britain, the provost is the head.
countable noun: In the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, a provost is the person who is in charge of the administration of a cathedral.

provost in American English
a superintendent; official in charge
noun: a person appointed to superintend or preside

provost in British English
noun: an appointed person who superintends or presides

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