dean

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
  2. noun United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
  3. noun a man who is the senior member of a group

Etymology

From Middle English den, deen (“dean”), from Anglo-Norman deen and continental Old French deien (modern French doyen), from Latin decānus. Doublet of doyen.

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