Deanship

Dean  (dn), James Byron 1931-1955.

American actor whose moody, rebellious persona in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955) made him a cult figure. He died in an automobile accident.

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dean  (dn)

n.

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a. An administrative officer in charge of a college, faculty, or division in a university.

b. An officer of a college or high school who counsels students and supervises the enforcement of rules.

2. Ecclesiastical The head of the chapter of canons governing a cathedral or collegiate church.

3. Roman Catholic Church A priest appointed to oversee a group of parishes within a diocese.

4. The senior member of a body or group: the dean of the Washington diplomatic corps.

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[Middle English deen, from Old French deien, from Late Latin decnus, chief of ten, from decem, ten, or from Greek deknos, chief of ten (from deka, ten); see dek in Indo-European roots.]

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deanship n.

Thesaurus

Noun

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deanship - the position or office of a dean deanery berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"