dean

A noun referring to a person who holds a senior administrative position in a university, college, or other educational institution, often responsible for a specific faculty or department.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die eine leitende Verwaltungsposition an einer Universität, Hochschule oder anderen Bildungseinrichtung innehat, oft verantwortlich für eine bestimmte Fakultät oder Abteilung.

1. University administrator B1 formal

   A senior official in a college or university responsible for a specific faculty, department, or student affairs.

   • The dean of the faculty announced new scholarship programs.
   • She was appointed dean of the School of Engineering.
   • Students can schedule a meeting with the dean to discuss academic issues.

   🇩🇪Dekan

2. Religious leader B2 formal british

   A senior member of the clergy in a cathedral or collegiate church, often overseeing a group of canons.

   • The dean of the cathedral led the evening service.
   • He served as dean of the chapter for over a decade.
   • The dean's residence is located next to the church.

   🇩🇪Domdekan

   Synonyme: provostrector

• deans plural form
• deans' possessive plural form
• dean's possessive singular form