dean
/di:n/
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Definition
- 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
- (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
- a man who is the senior member of a group
- he is the dean of foreign correspondents
- United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
- an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college