provost

[proh-vohst, prov-uhst, proh-voh] / ˈproʊ voʊst, ˈprɒv əst, ˈproʊ voʊ /

NOUN

administrator

Synonyms

STRONG

chief director executive head jailer keeper magistrate officer official supervisor

Antonyms

STRONG

employee worker

Example Sentences

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“The grants and the scholarships will absolutely help” with enrollment and retention, said Heather Lattimer, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cal State L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Michael Spence, UCL president and provost, said he recognised that the Covid pandemic had been "incredibly difficult for students" and the university's response was "responsible and robust".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Shawn Brick, UC’s associate vice provost for student financial aid, cautioned that the change would not affect UC’s overall mission to help low and middle-income families pay for college.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

“There has been no statement from the provost office rebutting Harrison’s rhetoric.”

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

David Korn, vice provost for research at Harvard University, argues that giving patients control over their tissues is shortsighted.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot