TechnologyJuly 15, 2026

provost

/ˈprɒvəst/

Definition

A high-ranking administrative officer in a university, typically responsible for academic affairs and faculty.

Etymology

The word stems from the Old French 'provost,' derived from the Latin 'praepositus,' meaning 'one placed in charge.' It entered Middle English to describe an official appointed to oversee a specific institution or administrative district.

In the news

In this article, the provost of Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology is the key figure announcing the shift in the institution's curriculum away from traditional language classes.

Will AI kill English classes? Chinese university to drop them as tech booms

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South China Morning Post

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