dean in German
dean in German is Dekan, Dechant — dean means a senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
dean in German
Dekan
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
Dekan
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
Dechant
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
What does "dean" mean?
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noun A senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
"The dean of the law school opened the ceremony."
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noun A senior clergy member in charge of a cathedral chapter, ranking below a bishop.
"The dean led the service in the bishop's absence."
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noun The most senior or longest-serving member of a group.
"He was the dean of the press corps, having covered the White House for thirty years."
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dean in a sentence
- The dean of the law school opened the ceremony.
- Students with grievances could appeal to the dean.
- The dean led the service in the bishop's absence.
- He was the dean of the press corps, having covered the White House for thirty years.
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What is "dean" in German?
"dean" in German is Dekan, Dechant. dean means: A senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
How do you use "dean" in a sentence?
Example: "The dean of the law school opened the ceremony." In German, "dean" is Dekan, Dechant.
Are there other ways to say "dean" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "dean": Dekan, Dechant.
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