Dean vs. Deanship

Dean vs. Deanship — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dean and Deanship

Deannoun

A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).

Deanshipnoun

The position or role of a dean.

Deannoun

A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.

Deanshipnoun

the position or office of a dean

Deannoun

The senior member of some group of people.

dean of the diplomatic corps - a country's most senior ambassadordean of the House - the longest-serving member of a legislature

Deannoun

A hill.

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Deanverb

To serve as a dean.

Deanverb

To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.

Deannoun

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

Deannoun

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

Deannoun

a man who is the senior member of a group;

he is the dean of foreign correspondents

Deannoun

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

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