dean
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- noun
- /din/
- Formal
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decano
- The dean of the College of Cardinals presided over the election of the new pope.
- dean of the cathedral
- dean of the cardinals
Examples
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During the ceremony, the dean led the procession with great ceremony and dignity.
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Of James Holland, an Anglican dean, Miller said, "He made the poor Dean go and put on a pair of old shoes that he kept to go fishing in, and painted him shod in this way when he faced a distinguished audience."
Fiction book (1998) -
Well, thank you, Doctor Williams, Dean Williams, and thank you all for being here.
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"Iraq cannot be ruled except by Iraqis," said Sheikh Hussein Sadr, dean of the Islamic Council in London, on April 28, 2003, as reported by USA Today.
Academic text (2003) -
Later, on 10 January 1951, the diplomatic corps honored the outgoing president and his wife. Castellani, the dean of the diplomatic corps, praised Arevalo for maintaining good relations with foreign powers as well as for the services he had offered the corps.
Academic text (1994) -
The Society of Antiquaries owns a lock, presented by the then dean of Windsor in 1790, and according to the "Ricardian Archive," John Ashdown-Hill arranged in 2007 for a DNA test to be conducted on a sample of Edward's hair at the Ashmolean.
Blog text (28) -
As the dean of the cathedral, he was responsible for overseeing all religious services.
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Etymology
Dean comes from the Latin decanus, 'leader of ten', a title once used for church officers who led small groups. That's why the dean of the College of Cardinals is the church leader who presides at ceremonies and important meetings.