Deanships

/ˈdiːnʃɪps/ noun

Definition

Plural of deanship; multiple positions or periods of service as a dean.

Etymology

Plural form of 'deanship', formed by adding '-s' to the noun 'deanship', which itself combines 'dean' and '-ship'.

Kelly Says

Some academics throughout history have held multiple deanships at different institutions—the plural form reflects how interconnected the academic world became, especially during the expansion of universities in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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