Dean

/di:n/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A senior administrator in a university or college: A "dean" is typically the head of a specific faculty, school, or division within a university, responsible for its academic and administrative leadership.
    • The senior member of a group based on experience or tenure: A "dean" can refer to the person who has been a member of a professional body, organization, or group for the longest period, often seen as a respected figure of authority and experience.
    • (In the Roman Catholic Church) A high-ranking official: Specifically, the head of the College of Cardinals or a priest who supervises a district of parishes (a deanery).
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (University Administrator):
    • She was appointed dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
    • Students can discuss their concerns with the dean of admissions.
  • Noun (Senior Member of a Group):
    • As the dean of the White House press corps, she commands great respect.
    • He is considered the dean of American jazz pianists.
  • Noun (Religious Official):
    • The dean of the College of Cardinals presided over the conclave.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dean's List": An academic honor for students achieving high grades in a semester or year.
    • She made the Dean's List every semester of her undergraduate studies.
  • "To be the dean of something": To be the most senior or respected figure in a particular field.
    • After fifty years in journalism, he was widely regarded as the dean of political commentators.
Variants and Related Words
  • Deanship (n): The office, position, or term of service of a dean.
    • He served a successful deanship marked by significant growth in research funding.
  • Deanery (n): The official residence of a dean, or the district for which a dean is responsible in a church.
    • The historic deanery is located next to the cathedral.
Synonyms
  • Administrator (for the university role).
  • Senior, Doyen/Doyenne (for the senior member of a group).
  • Provost (a similar high-ranking university official, though roles can differ).
Related Phrases
  • Acting dean: A person temporarily performing the duties of a dean.
    • Professor Jones served as acting dean while a permanent replacement was sought.
  • Assistant/Associate dean: A lower-ranking administrative official who assists the dean.
    • The associate dean for undergraduate studies oversees all curriculum changes.
Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
  2. a man who is the senior member of a group
    • he is the dean of foreign correspondents
  3. United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
  4. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

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