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dean

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dean /ˈdiːn/ noun
plural deans
dean
/ˈdiːn/
noun
plural deans
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEAN
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: a person who is in charge of one of the parts of a university (such as a college or school)
: a person whose job is to give advice to the students in a college or high school and to make sure that they obey the school's rules
US : a person who has more experience in or knowledge about a particular profession, subject, etc., than anyone or almost anyone
: a Christian priest who is in charge of several other priests or churches

— deanship

/ˈdiːnˌʃɪp/ noun, plural deanships [count]