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prorector

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An officer who presides over the academic senate of a university in certain countries, especially Germany.

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noun

Meaning 2

A substitute or assistant rector.

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History

Etymology

From pro- + rector.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: αντιπρύτανης (antiprýtanis) — an officer who presides over the academic senate
  • Italian: prorettore — an officer who presides over the academic senate
  • Russian: проре́ктор (proréktor) — an officer who presides over the academic senate