Canadian English Meaning of dean

dean

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Definitions and Meaning of dean in English

Wordnet

dean (n)

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)

a man who is the senior member of a group

(Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals

Webster

dean (n.)

A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop.

The collegiate officer in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, England, who, besides other duties, has regard to the moral condition of the college.

The head or presiding officer in the faculty of some colleges or universities.

A registrar or secretary of the faculty in a department of a college, as in a medical, or theological, or scientific department.

The chief or senior of a company on occasion of ceremony; as, the dean of the diplomatic corps; -- so called by courtesy.

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