One entry found for dean.

Main Entry: dean
Pronunciation: dn
Function: noun
1 : the head of the chapter of a cathedral church
2 a : the head of a division, faculty, college, or school of a university b : a college or secondary school administrator in charge of counseling or disciplining students
3 : the senior member of a group <the dean of the diplomatic corps>
- dean·ship /-ship/ noun

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