Rector: meaning, definitions and examples

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rector

 

[ หˆrษ›ktษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

The head of a university or school.

Synonyms

headmaster, president, principal

Examples of usage

  • The rector of the university announced a new scholarship program.
  • The rector is responsible for making important decisions regarding the institution.
  • The rector presided over the graduation ceremony.
  • The rector's office is located in the main administrative building.
  • The rector is elected by the faculty members.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

A clergyman who is in charge of a parish.

Synonyms

minister, pastor, priest

Examples of usage

  • The rector of the church delivered a powerful sermon.
  • The rector is responsible for leading the congregation in worship.
  • The rector officiated at the wedding ceremony.
  • The rector provides spiritual guidance to the parishioners.
  • The rector is involved in community outreach programs.

Translations

Translations of the word "rector" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reitor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเคชเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rektor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rektor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rektor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญฆ้•ท (ใŒใใกใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท recteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rektรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฆูŠุณ ุงู„ุฌุงู…ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rektor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rektor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ก้•ฟ (xiร ozhวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rektor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rektor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rektor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rector

Etymology

The word 'rector' has its origins in the Latin word 'rector' which means 'ruler' or 'director'. In the context of education, the term rector has been used to refer to the head of a university or school since medieval times. In the religious context, a rector is a clergyman who is in charge of a parish and is responsible for the spiritual well-being of the congregation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,929, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.