CEFR B2

dean of

noun phrase

Meaning

The head of a specific faculty, department, or division within a university or college.

Examples

She served as the dean of the law school for ten years.
The dean of students handles disciplinary issues and student welfare.

Synonyms: head, director, chair, provost

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dean of (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /diːn əv/

Definition

The head of a specific faculty, department, or division within a university or college.

Examples

She served as the dean of the law school for ten years.
The dean of students handles disciplinary issues and student welfare.

How to Use dean of

dean of [department] (collocation): The standard way to specify which area a dean leads. — "She is the dean of the medical school."

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