Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Prepositus

//pɹiːˈpɒzɪtəs// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A provost: the presiding officer of various ecclesiastical bodies. historical
  2. 2
    The presiding officer of various civil bodies. historical

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prepositus, variant of praepositus (“[one] placed in charge”). Doublet of provost.

See also for "prepositus"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: prepositus