dean

The word “dean” has 1 syllable: dean

It's pronounced as /diːn/

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In the thesaurus, “dean” has 23 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

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Synonyms for dean

noun
1. A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
2. A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
3. The senior member of some group of people.
4. (chiefly in place names) A hill.
verb
1. To serve as a dean.
2. To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.

The dean of the college addressed the students at the graduation ceremony.
She met with the dean to discuss her academic progress and future plans.
The dean was responsible for approving all major curriculum changes.
After years of dedicated service, he was promoted to the position of dean.
The dean organized a special event to celebrate the university’s anniversary.

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