1. (

• dean

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

2. (

• Dean ,
• James_Dean ,
• James_Byron_Dean

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

3. (

• dean ,
• doyen ,

) a man who is the senior member of a group; "he is the dean of foreign correspondents" ;

4. (

• dean ,

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