Word
faculty
Phoneticsfac·ul·ty, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfækəɫti/
UK/fˈækəltˌi/
Definitions
01natural ability
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a natural power or ability of your mind or body, such as the ability to see, hear, or think clearly.
n. an inherent mental or physical power or capability. Often used in the plural to refer to one's cognitive or sensory functions.
日本語:能力※
“Even at the age of ninety, he still had all his mental faculties.”
“The patient's physical faculties remained intact, though his cognitive processing had slowed significantly following the incident.”
Antonyms
02university department
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. a large department in a university that focuses on one area of study, like the Faculty of Law.
n. a primary division or department within a university or college, typically organised by subject area.
日本語:学部※
Español:facultad
“She is a professor in the Faculty of Science.”
“The Faculty of Arts and Humanities recently received a substantial grant to digitise its historical archives.”
Synonyms
03academic staff
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. the group of teachers and researchers who work at a college or university.
n. the collective body of academic staff, including professors and researchers, at an educational institution.
日本語:教職員※
“The university faculty voted to change the exam schedule.”
“The dean met with the faculty to discuss the proposed changes to the undergraduate curriculum for the upcoming academic year.”
Usage
In American English, 'faculty' refers to the people; in British English, it more commonly refers to the department.
Teaching tip
Learners should note that in the US, 'faculty' is often treated as a collective noun that can take a singular or plural verb.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “faculty” in context.
Noun
01. university faculty
“The university faculty voted unanimously to approve the new curriculum changes.”
noun + noun
02. faculty of education
Real-World Examples
“This week the University of Cambridge said it would run an independent review of “all relevant processes” alongside an investigation into how Prof Arday was appointed by its Faculty of Education.” “The University of Cambridge vice-chancellor Prof Deborah Prentice led the tributes, saying the faculty was "desperately saddened" to learn of his death.” Etymology
From Middle English faculte (“power, property”), from Old French faculte, from Latin facultas (“capability, ability, skill, abundance, plenty, stock, goods, property; in Medieval Latin also a body of teachers”), another form of facilitas (“easiness, facility, etc.”), from facul, another form of facilis (“easy, facile”); see facile. Doublet of facility.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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