dean
Translation
dean
Examples
She is the dean of the medical school.
She is the dean of the medical school.
The dean approved the new course.
The dean approved the new course.
Grammar Patterns
dean ((of sth.)) the head of a faculty at a university She is the dean of the medical school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: head, director, principal
Etymology
From Latin 'decanus', 'chief of ten', originally a military rank.
Memory Tips
The 'dean' is the 'leader of the team' at a university.