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dean
nounmasculineformalcommon/dɨ.ˈkɐ.nu/de·ca·no
Definition
1The most senior or longest-serving member of a body, profession, or institution. In a university context, the head of a faculty.
Usage examples
“He was the dean of political commentators in the country.”
“The dean of the medical school announced the new curriculum.”
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dean of the facultydean of journalists