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faculty Synonyms

Another word for faculty

Choosing another word for faculty depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An inherent mental or physical power, capacity, or natural aptitude for a particular activity.

Usage Example

"Even in his nineties, the retired professor retained all his mental faculties and a sharp sense of humor."

Strongest
ability
capacity
Strong
aptitude
capability
talent
gift
power

• noun (Context 2)

The teaching and administrative staff of a university, college, or school viewed collectively.

Usage Example

"The university staff voted overwhelmingly to approve the new interdisciplinary curriculum."

Strong
staff
faculty members
professors
instructors
teachers

• noun (Context 3)

A group of related university departments or a major academic division within a university focused on a specific branch of learning.

Usage Example

"She was appointed dean of the department of Arts and Humanities at the beginning of the academic year."

Strong
department
school
division
college

• noun (Context 4)

An official license, authorization, or dispensation granted by an ecclesiastical authority to perform an action or hold an office.

Usage Example

"The parish council had to petition the diocese for a authorization before making structural alterations to the historic church."

Strong
authorization
dispensation
license
permission

Opposites of faculty

The opposite of faculty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inability
incapacity
prohibition
ineptitude
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