dean
/diːn/noun
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
Example sentence
- “My dad is the dean of admissions.”
Related words
undergraduateA student at a university who has not yet received a degree.facultyThe academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.postgraduateOf studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.headmistressA female headteacher.freshmanA person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US, grade 9 for Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative body.headmasterA male headteacher.