dean synonyms

dean

n.

  1. A distinguished person

    doyen, doyenne, senior member, innovator, authority; see also leader 2.

  2. A high ecclesiastical official

    churchman, ecclesiastic, dignitary; see minister 1.

  3. A collegiate or administrative official

    administrator, provost, registrar, official, Dean of Students, Dean of Men, Dean of Women, Dean of the Faculties, Dean of the College of: Liberal Arts, Engineering, Law, Education, Medicine, Pharmacy, Agriculture, etc.; Executive Dean, Junior Dean, Assistant Dean; see also administrator.

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