dean
noun
- the presiding official of a cathedral or collegiate church
- R.C.Ch. a priest chosen by his bishop to supervise a number of parishes within the diocese
- ☆ an official of a school, college, or university, esp. one in charge of students, faculty, or a division of studies
- the senior member of a particular group
- an experienced and preeminent member of a group: the dean of American poets
See dean in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dēn)
nouna. An administrative officer in charge of a college, faculty, or division in a university.
b. An officer of a college or high school who counsels students and supervises the enforcement of rules.
- Ecclesiastical The head of the chapter of canons governing a cathedral or collegiate church.
- Roman Catholic Church A priest appointed to oversee a group of parishes within a diocese.
- The senior member of a body or group: the dean of the Washington diplomatic corps.
Related Forms:
(dēn), James Byron 1931-1955.
American actor whose moody, rebellious persona in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955) made him a cult figure. He died in an automobile accident.
, Jay Hanna Known as “Dizzy.” 1911-1974.
American baseball player. A right-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (1930-1937), he is best remembered for his 1934 season, in which he won 30 regular-season games, led the league in strikeouts, and won two World Series games.
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