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Definition of deanship

deanship

/ˈdiːn.ʃɪp/
dean · ship
Plural:deanships
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• noun

1

The office, status, or period of tenure of a dean in a university, college, or cathedral.

Example

"She accepted the deanship of the law school after serving on the faculty for fifteen years."

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dealmaking
dean
deanery
deanship
dear
dearest
dearie

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'dean' (via Old French from Late Latin 'decanus', originally meaning a leader of ten monks or soldiers) plus the native English suffix '-ship' denoting office or rank.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deanship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deanship
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