Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: - International Phonetic Alphabet: /prə'rʲektər/ - Phonetic transcription in English: pruh-REK-ter
Meanings: The word "проректор" in Russian refers to the position of a vice-rector in a university or a high school. The prorector is responsible for assisting and supporting the rector in the management and administration of the institution.
The term "проректор" is more commonly used in written contexts, such as official documents, university websites, or academic publications. It is not a word frequently used in everyday speech.
Examples: 1. Проректор провел совещание с деканами факультетов. (The vice-rector held a meeting with the deans of the faculties.) 2. Доцент был назначен проректором по образовательной работе. (The associate professor was appointed as the vice-rector for educational affairs.)
Idiomatic Expressions: The word "проректор" is not typically part of common idiomatic expressions in Russian.
Etymology: The word "проректор" in Russian is a compound word, consisting of "про-" as a prefix meaning "vice-" or "deputy," and "ректор" which means "rector." Therefore, "проректор" literally translates to "vice-rector."
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: заместитель ректора (deputy rector), вице-ректор (vice-rector) - Antonyms: ректор (rector)