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dean

nounmasculineformalcommon/dɨ.ˈkɐ.nu/de·ca·no

Definition

1

The 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.

Common combinations

dean of the facultydean of journalists