deanery

/ˈdinəri/
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Other forms: deaneries

Definitions of deanery
  1. noun
    the official residence of a dean
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    type of:
    residence
    the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)
  2. noun
    the position or office of a dean
    synonyms: deanship
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    type of:
    berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot
    a job in an organization
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