dean


Definition: Meaning of, dean in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / diːn /

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dean deans
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  1. a priest of high rank in the Christian church who is in charge of several priests or churches
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  2. someone in a university who is responsible for a particular area of work
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  3. American English someone with a lot of experience of a particular job or subject [=  doyen British English]
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Dean


Definition: Meaning of, Dean in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / diːn /

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Dean deans
  1. 1931-1955 united States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure
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Dean used in phrases

  • Dean Acheson (noun)
    1. 1893-1971 united States statesman who promoted the Marshall Plan and helped establish NATO
  • Dean Gooderham Acheson (noun)
    1. 1893-1971 united States statesman who promoted the Marshall Plan and helped establish NATO
  • Dean Martin (noun)
    1. 1917-1995 united States singer
  • Dean Swift (noun)
    1. 1667-1745 an English satirist born in Ireland
  • Dean, Dizzy
    1. (1911-74) a US BASEBALL player who was a famous PITCHER for the St Louis Cardinals team in the 1930s, helping them win the WORLD SERIES in 1934. He was famous for achieving more STRIKEOUT s than any other PITCHER.
  • Dean, James
    1. (1931-55) a US film actor who became extremely famous, and then died in a car crash at the age of 24. Many people think of him as a typical example of a young REBEL (= someone who refuses to do follow social rules or behave in the way that other people want them to) . His films include EAST OF EDEN (1955) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955).
  • Forest of Dean
    1. an area in GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England, on the River SEVERN . It used to have an important iron and coal mining industry.
  • Gloomy Dean (noun)
    1. 1860-1954 english prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles
  • James Byron Dean (noun)
    1. 1931-1955 united States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure
  • James Dean (noun)
    1. 1931-1955 united States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure
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