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    Decano (en. Dean)

    [deˈkano]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who holds the position of highest seniority in an institution or professional group.
    The dean of the faculty organized the graduation ceremony.
    El decano de la facultad organizó la ceremonia de graduación.
    Member of the clergy who has authority over other clergy in a certain region.
    The dean of the cathedral held the special mass.
    El decano de la catedral realizó la misa especial.
    The founder or leader of an academic group or movement.
    He was considered the dean of philosophy in his time.
    Fue considerado el decano de la filosofía en su tiempo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'decanus', which means 'tenth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dean of the faculty
    Title of the professor who leads a faculty.
    decano de la facultad
    dean of the clergy
    Person with authority in a religious context.
    decano del clero
    to be the dean
    It means being the oldest or most experienced in a group.
    ser el decano

    Related Words

    faculty
    Division of a university that specializes in a discipline.
    facultad
    chair
    Chair or position of a professor in a university.
    cátedra
    seminar
    Academic meeting where specialized topics are discussed.
    seminario

    Slang Meanings

    It is a title that implies not only leadership but also respect in informal situations.
    That guy is the dean of the group; everyone respects him for his experience.
    Ese tipo es el decano del grupo, todos lo respetan por su experiencia.