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dean in Tagalog

dalubpuno

/diːn/

dean in Tagalog: dalubpuno, dekano. In English, dean means 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).

Tagalog words for dean

senior official in college or university
dalubpuno, dekano

English meaning of dean

  1. noun 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).
  2. noun A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
  3. noun The senior member of some group of people.
  4. verb To serve as a dean.

Full definition of dean

dean in a sentence

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

Synonyms of dean

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Questions about dean in Tagalog

What is the meaning of dean in Tagalog?
Dean in Tagalog is dalubpuno, dekano.
Ano ang dean sa Tagalog?
Dean: dalubpuno, dekano.
What does dean mean in English?
Dean means 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).

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