ˈproʊˌvoʊst
British ˈprɒvəst
plural provosts
1
US
: an official of high rank at a university
2
British
: the head of a college at a university
3
: the head of a Scottish town
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“Provost.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/provost. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.
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