dean

noun

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

   noun.person

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.person

   Synonyms james byron dean james dean

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a man who is the senior member of a group

   noun.person

   Examples

   He is the dean of foreign correspondents.

   Synonyms doyen

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.person

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop.

   noun

   Source: webster1913