- dean - an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
--1 is a kind of academic administrator
- Dean, James Dean, James Byron Dean - United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
--2 is a kind of actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player
- dean, doyen - a man who is the senior member of a group; "he is the dean of foreign correspondents"
--3 is a kind of elder, senior
- dean - (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
--4 is a kind of cardinal
- Dean, James Dean, James Byron Dean - United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)