deans

The word “deans” has 1 syllable: deans

It's pronounced as /diːnz/

What is synonym and antonym for deans?

In the thesaurus, “deans” has 11 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deans along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deans

betters
doyens
elder statesmen
elders
nestors
old hands
old-timers
seniors
superiors
veterans
vets

Antonyms for deans

babies
beginners
colts
doyennes
fledglings
freshmen
greenhorns
inferiors
juniors
neophytes
newbies
newcomers
novices
recruits
rookies
subordinates
tenderfeet
tenderfoots
tyros
underlings

Meanings of deans

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.

Example Sentences

The university held a conference with several deans from different departments.
The deans met to discuss strategies for improving academic performance.
Deans play a crucial role in shaping the policies and direction of their respective schools.
The committee included various deans to ensure representation from all academic areas.
Each of the deans gave a presentation on their school's achievements and challenges.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deans, such as: babies, beginners, betters, colts, doyennes, doyens, elder statesmen.

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