English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word faculty in English

What does faculty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

faculty

US /ˈfæk.əl.t̬i/
UK /ˈfæk.əl.t̬i/
"faculty" picture

Noun

1.

a group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge

Example:
•
She is a professor in the Faculty of Arts.
•
The university has a strong faculty of engineering.
2.

the teaching staff of a university or college, or of one of its departments or schools

Example:
•
The entire faculty attended the graduation ceremony.
•
New members are joining the faculty next semester.
Synonym:
staffacademicsprofessorslecturerseducators
3.

an inherent mental or physical power of a living thing

Example:
•
The old man still retained all his mental faculties.
•
She has a remarkable faculty for learning languages.
Synonym:
abilitycapacitypoweraptitudetalent
Learn This Word at Lingoland