dean

noun
UK: /diːn/
US: /diːn/

  1. A person in charge of a department at a college or university.

    1. The dean is a respected figure on campus. [ ] [ ]
    2. As dean, she implemented new programs to support student success. [ ] [ ]

  2. A senior member of a group or profession.

    1. He is the dean of the local medical community. [ ] [ ]
    2. The senior partner is considered the dean of corporate law. [ ] [ ]

  3. A priest in charge of a cathedral or collegiate church.

    1. The dean leads services at the historic cathedral. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dean oversaw renovations to the ancient church building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

head director principal leader
dean verb

  1. To act as a dean.

    1. She will dean the faculty of arts next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. He will dean for a short period until a replacement can be found. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dean" in English means: A person in charge of a department at a college or university., A senior member of a group or profession., A priest in charge of a cathedral or collegiate church..

The phonetic transcription of "dean" is /diːn/ in British English and /diːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dean": head, director, principal, leader.

Example usage of "dean": "The dean is a respected figure on campus.". More examples on the page.