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   dean

   /diːn/

   noun

   • 1. the head of the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church.
   • ▪ a member of the clergy exercising supervision over a group of parochial clergy within a division of an archdeaconry. British
   • 2. the head of a university faculty or department or of a medical school.
   • ▪ (in a college or university, especially Oxford or Cambridge) a senior member of a college, with disciplinary and advisory functions.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French deien, from late Latin decanus ‘chief of a group of ten’, from decem ‘ten’. Compare with doyen.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   dean noun [C] (LEADER) Add to word list. an official of high rank in a college or university who is responsible for the organization of a department or departments: She is the new dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. the Dean of Medicine. US.

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     dean noun [C] (LEADER) Add to word list. an official of high...

   • Znaczenie Dean, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DEAN definicja: 1. an official of high rank in a college or...

   • Dean: German Translation

     DEAN translate: der Dekan, der Vorstand. Learn more in the...

   • Dean Spanish Translation

     DEAN translate: decano, decana, decano, decana, deán,...

   • Dean: Thai Translation

     DEAN translate: เจ้าคณะ (ทางศาสนา), คณบดี (ทางการศึกษา)....

   • Dean: Portuguese Translation

     DEAN translate: diretor, diretora, decano, decana, decano,...

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word dean, from a church official to a school administrator. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of dean.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Dean is a noun that can mean a leader or a priest in different contexts. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, related words and translations.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dean_(education)Dean (education) - Wikipedia

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   Dean is a title for a person with authority over an academic unit or area in colleges or universities. Learn about the origin, usage and functions of deans in different countries and contexts.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of dean – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dean is a noun that means an official in a college or university or a church. Learn how to say dean in different languages and see examples of usage.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › deanDEAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Dean can be a noun for the head of a faculty, school, or division in an educational institution, or a priest in charge of a cathedral or collegiate church. It can also be a male given name or a surname.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word dean in different contexts, such as education, ecclesiastical, and group leadership. Find synonyms, related terms, and examples of dean in sentences and phrases.