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decano

dean; senior member

noun deh-KAH-noh Rare
People & Society Education

Origin: From Latin decanus (leader of ten).

Usage Note

Decano most commonly refers to the dean of a faculty or professional college, but it also means the most senior or long-serving member of a group — el decano de la prensa means the oldest or most established newspaper. The feminine is decana. Do not confuse with decanato, the office or term of a dean.

Examples

"El decano inauguró el nuevo edificio de la facultad."

Natural Translation

The dean inaugurated the faculty's new building.

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