Definition of dean

"dean" in the noun sense

1. dean

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

2. Dean, James Dean, James Byron Dean

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

3. dean, doyen

a man who is the senior member of a group

"he is the dean of foreign correspondents"

4. dean

Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals

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Quotations for dean

It was Dean Swift who ignored the bill of fare, and asked for a bill of the company. [ N. P. Willis ]

dean in Scrabble®

The word dean is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 5

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dean in Words With Friends™

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Word Growth involving dean

Shorter words in dean

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Longer words containing dean

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