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rector

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹɛktɝ// UK //ɹˈɛktɐ// rec·tor

n. a person in charge of a religious or educational institution. You might meet one at a church or a university.

n. the head of certain universities, colleges, or schools; also refers to a member of the clergy in charge of a parish.


SIMPLE

The rector gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

CONTEXTUAL

After the previous leader retired, the university board appointed a new rector to oversee the campus expansion.

COMPLEX

The rector of the historic parish worked closely with local historians to ensure the restoration of the 12th-century chapel remained architecturally accurate.

Synonyms
Origin

Americanized form of German Richter.

Usage

Commonly used in European academic contexts or within the Anglican and Episcopal churches.

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