Dean: meaning, definitions and examples

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dean

 

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Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic role

A dean is an academic administrator in a university or college, typically in charge of a specific division or faculty. The dean oversees academic programs and policies within their area and is often responsible for managing faculty and staff. They may also be involved in student affairs and curriculum development. In some institutions, the dean may represent their college or school to the broader university administration, playing a significant role in university governance.

Synonyms

administrator, chair, director, head

Examples of usage

  • The dean announced new scholarship opportunities for students.
  • She met with the dean to discuss her academic progress.
  • The dean's office organized a faculty meeting for next week.
  • He was appointed as the dean of the engineering school.

Translations

Translations of the word "dean" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dekan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziekan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญฆ้ƒจ้•ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doyen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dekan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•™์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›kan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ข้•ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dekan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decano

Etymology

The word 'dean' comes from the Old French 'dein' or 'doyen', which itself came from the Latin 'decanus', referring to a leader of ten. Originally, it referred to a church official in charge of ten priests or monks. Over time, its meaning evolved, especially in the context of secular education. By the Middle Ages, the term was being used in European universities to designate heads of colleges and faculties. Today, it is firmly associated with higher education institutions, where deans play crucial roles in the administration and academic life of universities and colleges. The role has expanded globally, reflecting the growing complexity of academic institutions and their governance structures.

Word Frequency Rank

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