der Prorektor
Translation
provost, vice-chancellor, prorector
Examples
Der Prorektor vertritt den Rektor.
The provost represents the president.
Er wurde zum Prorektor ernannt.
He was appointed provost.
Grammar Patterns
to appoint ((sb.)) as provost She was appointed as provost.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provost, vice-president, dean
Etymology
From 'pro-' (for, in place of) + 'Rektor' (rector, head of a university). Literally 'in place of the rector'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'pro-' often means 'deputy' or 'vice-', as in 'proconsul'. This person acts 'for' the rector.