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dean

dean

Meaning of dean

head of a faculty

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EN-UK/ˈdiːn/
EN-US/ə ˈdiːn/
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dean with Russian translation

dean usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Декан встретился со студентами первого курса, чтобы обсудить выбор предметов.

The dean met with first-year students to discuss course choices.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я отправил электронное письмо декану с вопросом о расписании экзаменов.

I sent an email to the dean asking about the exam schedule.

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dean belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

deanдекан
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

dean synonyms

Related words worth learning together

chair
Often refers to a department chair (head of an academic department) or chair of a committee; scope is typically narrower than a dean.
head of department
Specifically the leader of an academic department; narrower administrative scope than a dean.
principal
In school contexts, the head of a primary/secondary school; in some higher-education institutions (esp. UK/commonwealth) the head of a college.
rector
In many countries the rector is the head of a university (more senior than a dean); in English usage the term is less common and often tied to specific traditions.
provost
A senior academic officer (chief academic officer) who usually oversees deans and academic policy; common in US universities.
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🇬🇧en

Often refers to a department chair (head of an academic department) or chair of a committee; scope is typically narrower than a dean.

B2Very Often

He is the chair of the History Department.

H
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head of department

Specifically the leader of an academic department; narrower administrative scope than a dean.

B2Very Often

The head of department approved the new hiring plan.

🇬🇧en

In school contexts, the head of a primary/secondary school; in some higher-education institutions (esp. UK/commonwealth) the head of a college.

B2Often

The school principal welcomed the new students.

R
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rector

In many countries the rector is the head of a university (more senior than a dean); in English usage the term is less common and often tied to specific traditions.

B2Rarely

The rector addressed the university at the opening ceremony.

P
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provost

A senior academic officer (chief academic officer) who usually oversees deans and academic policy; common in US universities.

B2Often

The provost asked each dean to submit budget proposals.

C
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chancellor

Varies by country: a ceremonial head in many UK universities or the head of a university system in the US; not directly equivalent to a dean.

B2Often

The chancellor gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

V
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vice-chancellor

The chief executive of a university in the UK and Commonwealth systems; holds overall responsibility for the institution, unlike a dean.

B2Often

The vice-chancellor outlined the university's strategic plan.

C
🇬🇧en
college president

The chief executive officer of a college or university (mainly US usage); holds institutional authority above deans.

B2Often

The college president announced a new scholarship program.

A
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academic administrator

A broad term for staff who manage academic operations and policy; includes deans but is more general.

B2Often

Academic administrators are reviewing the curriculum proposals.

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How to pronounce dean and what this word means

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how to pronounce dean

/ˈdiːn/

dean translation

dean

dean examples

The dean met with first-year students to discuss course choices.

dean transcription

/ˈdiːn/, /ə ˈdiːn/

Questions about this word

dean meaning: what does it mean?

head of a faculty

dean pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

dean is pronounced as /ˈdiːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

dean definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The dean met with first-year students to discuss course choices. Translation: Декан встретился со студентами первого курса, чтобы обсудить выбор предметов.

Is dean part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, dean can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is dean part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, dean can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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