dean in Spanish
dean in Spanish is decano, deán — dean means a senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
dean in Spanish
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A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
decano
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.
"As the dean of the orchestra, she had played under every conductor the group had hired."
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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.
- The dean of the cathedral welcomed pilgrims at the west door.
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What is "dean" in Spanish?
"dean" in Spanish is decano, deán. 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 Spanish, "dean" is decano, deán.
Are there other ways to say "dean" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "dean": decano, deán.
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