Dean meaning
The definition of a dean is the head of a school department or church, or the senior member or expert of a group.
An example of a dean is the head of a college of arts and sciences at a university.
An example of a dean is the expert in the field of anthrax; the dean of anthrax research.
noun
The head of the chapter of canons governing a cathedral or collegiate church.
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A priest appointed to oversee a group of parishes within a diocese.
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The senior member of a body or group.
The dean of the Washington diplomatic corps.
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An official of a school, college, or university, esp. one in charge of students, faculty, or a division of studies.
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A masculine name.
noun
1931-55; U.S. film actor.
proper name
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
noun
The senior member of some group of people.
Dean of the diplomatic corps - a country's most senior ambassador.
Dean of the House - the longest-serving member of a legislature.
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A title afforded to a dean.
pronoun
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A male given name derived from the surname or from the title.
pronoun
Origin of dean
- Middle English deen from Old French deien from Late Latin decānus chief of ten from decem ten or from Greek dekānos chief of ten (from deka ten) dekm̥ in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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