Dictionary Entry
dean
dean is a 4-letter English word with 9 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop. Face value is 5 in Scrabble and 6 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 5 · Words With Friends 6 · 9 senses
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- 1noun
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop.
- 2noun
The collegiate officer in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, England, who, besides other duties, has regard to the moral condition of the college.
- 3noun
The head or presiding officer in the faculty of some colleges or universities.
- 4noun
A registrar or secretary of the faculty in a department of a college, as in a medical, or theological, or scientific department.
- 5noun
The chief or senior of a company on occasion of ceremony; as, the dean of the diplomatic corps; -- so called by courtesy.
- 6noun
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
- 7noun
(Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
- 8noun
a man who is the senior member of a group
"he is the dean of foreign correspondents"
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- 9noun
United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
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