HyperDic: dean

English > 4 senses of the word dean / Dean:
NOUNperson deanan administrator / administrator in charge of a division of a university / university or college
person Dean, James Dean, James Byron DeanUnited States film / film actor whose moody rebellious / rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
person dean, doyena man who is the senior member of a group
person dean(Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
dean / Dean > pronunciation
Soundsdiy'n
RhymesAberdeen ... wolverine / Wolverine: 192 rhymes with iyn...
English > dean: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn administrator / administrator in charge of a division of a university / university or college.
Broaderacademic administratorAn administrator / administrator in a college or university / university
Spanishdecano
Catalandegà
Nounsdeanshipthe position or office of a dean
English > Dean: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States film / film actor whose moody rebellious / rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955).
SynonymsJames Dean, James Byron Dean
Instance ofactor, histrion, player, thespian, role playerA theatrical performer
SpanishDean, James Byron Dean, James Dean
CatalanDean, James Dean
English > dean: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA man who is the senior member of a group.
Example"he is the dean of foreign correspondents"
Synonymdoyen
Broaderelder, seniorA person who is older than you are
Spanishdeán, decano
Catalandegà
English > dean: 4 senses > noun 4, person
Meaning(Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals.
CategoryRoman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman ChurchThe Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Broadercardinal(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
Spanishdeán
Catalandegà
Nounsdeanshipthe position or office of a dean

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