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rector
[rek-ter]
noun
a member of the clergy in charge of a parish in the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Roman Catholic Church., an ecclesiastic in charge of a college, religious house, or congregation.
Anglican Church., a member of the clergy who has the charge of a parish with full possession of all its rights, tithes, etc.
the head of certain universities, colleges, and schools.
rector
/ ˈrɛktə, rɛkˈtɔːrɪəl /
noun
Church of England a clergyman in charge of a parish in which, as its incumbent, he would formerly have been entitled to the whole of the tithes Compare vicar
RC Church a cleric in charge of a college, religious house, or congregation
Episcopal Church Scottish Episcopal Church a clergyman in charge of a parish
the head of certain schools or colleges
(in Scotland) a high-ranking official in a university: now a public figure elected for three years by the students
Other Word Forms
- rectorial adjective
- subrector noun
- rectorship noun
- rectorate noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of rector1
Example Sentences
Father David Stevenson, the rector of St Botolph's Church, also known as Boston Stump, where the food bank is based, said the facility was "a lifeline for people".
Daniel Wyatt, the rector at Kelvinside Academy, said Rebecca was a "shining example of a caring young person".
Father Gregory Sakowicz, rector of Holy Name, said he was just about to preside over mass at the cathedral when the news broke.
"We express our great sorrow and sympathy to the family and loved ones," the rector of the university said in a statement, adding that 8 May would be a day of mourning for the institution.
The university's incoming rector Maggie Chapman said the figures were "worse than expected".
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