Rector: meaning, definitions and examples
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rector
[ หrษktษr ]
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.
religion
A clergyman who is in charge of a parish.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น reitor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคชเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Rektor
๐ฎ๐ฉ rektor
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะบัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ rektor
๐ฏ๐ต ๅญฆ้ท (ใใใกใใ)
๐ซ๐ท recteur
๐ช๐ธ rector
๐น๐ท rektรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฆูุณ ุงูุฌุงู ุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ rektor
๐ธ๐ฐ rektor
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ก้ฟ (xiร ozhวng)
๐ธ๐ฎ rektor
๐ฎ๐ธ rektor
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแฅแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rektor
๐ฒ๐ฝ rector
Word origin
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.