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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a pessoa que ocupa um cargo administrativo de chefia em uma universidade, faculdade ou outra instituição de ensino, geralmente responsável por um determinado departamento, faculdade ou área acadêmica.

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.

   🇵🇹Decano

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.

   🇵🇹Deão (líder religioso)

   Sinônimos: provostrector

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