dean in Russian
dean in Russian is дека́н, декан, благочи́нный — dean means a senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
dean in Russian
дека́н
Pronounced: 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).
декан
Pronounced: 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).
благочи́нный
Pronounced: blagochinnyy
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
декан
Pronounced: 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.
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 Russian?
"dean" in Russian is дека́н, декан, благочи́нный. dean means: A senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
How do you pronounce дека́н?
"dean" in Russian is дека́н, pronounced "dekan".
How do you use "dean" in a sentence?
Example: "The dean of the law school opened the ceremony." In Russian, "dean" is дека́н, декан, благочи́нный.
Are there other ways to say "dean" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "dean": дека́н, декан, благочи́нный.
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