Significado
doyen, dean
- the oldest or most senior member of a professional group or body; doyen
- the head of a university faculty; dean
En una frase
Il decano dell'università ha aperto la cerimonia con un discorso toccante.
The dean of the university opened the ceremony with a touching speech.
È considerato il decano del giornalismo investigativo nel nostro paese.
He is considered the doyen of investigative journalism in our country.
Tutti i docenti hanno espresso grande rispetto per l'opinione del decano.
All the professors expressed great respect for the dean's opinion.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| decano | masculine · singular |
| decani | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- The feminine form decana is used for women in both academic and figurative senses.
- In universities, preside is often preferred for faculty dean, while decano refers to the senior-most professor.