CEFR B2

dean

noun

Meaning

A senior official in a college or university, usually in charge of a faculty, department, or student affairs.

Examples

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts announced new interdisciplinary programs for next year.
Students often consult with the Dean of Students regarding academic or personal issues.

Synonyms: director, head, provost, chancellor

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dean (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /di\u02d0n/

Definition

A senior official in a college or university, usually in charge of a faculty, department, or student affairs.

Examples

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts announced new interdisciplinary programs for next year.
Students often consult with the Dean of Students regarding academic or personal issues.
Professor Miller was recently appointed as the new Dean of the Business School.

How to Use dean

dean of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the specific area or group the dean is responsible for. — "She became the Dean of the College of Engineering last year."

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