dean
Translation
dean
Examples
She is the dean of the law school.
She is the dean of the law school.
The Dean of the cathedral gave a sermon.
The Dean of the cathedral gave a sermon.
Grammar Patterns
dean of ((sth.)) the head of a university faculty or a cathedral. She is the dean of the law school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: head, principal, provost
Etymology
From Latin 'decanus', meaning 'leader of ten', originally a monastic officer over ten monks.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dean' as the leader of a 'den' of academics in a university faculty.