Definition of Dean
Dean
dean
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(noun)
the person at the head of a department or division of a school, college, or university;
e.g. She is the dean of the university's school of engineering.
(noun)
an official in the administration of a school, college, or university who holds a counsels, advises, and/or disciplines students;
e.g. They were required to meet with the dean of students for their misconduct.
(noun)
broadly, a senior member or the leader of a group;
e.g. He was appointed to be the dean of the committee.
(noun)
the head of a division of a particular church;
e.g. There will be a lecture given by the dean this evening.
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