dean (n.)

  1. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

  2. United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)

    [ Syn: dean , james dean , james byron dean ]

  3. a man who is the senior member of a group; he is the dean of foreign correspondents

    [ Syn: doyen ]

  4. (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals

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