Provost Definition & Meaning

provost
noun
  1. a high-ranking university administrator

"Provost" in song lyrics

See how provost is used in real songs:

  • "allan provost"
    AOL — AOL
  • "smu provost"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jon provost"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "provost"

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