dean

🇬🇧 UK/di:n/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A senior official in a university or college in charge of a faculty or students; a senior church dignitary.

(大学)院长,教务长;(教会)教长

v.

To serve as a dean.

担任院长

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
deanother
=dean

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The dean of the college announced new academic policies.

  • 2.

    As dean, she oversees all faculty and student affairs.

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