Meaning & use
Rector
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A member of the clergy who has charge of a parish, or the head of certain schools, colleges, or universities.
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The new rector delivered his first sermon to a packed church on Sunday.
She was appointed rector of the university after decades on the faculty.
A note on using this word
In the Church of England, a rector traditionally received the full tithes of a parish, unlike a vicar; the title is also used for heads of some Scottish and European universities.
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2. noun
The head of certain universities, colleges, or schools, especially in Scotland and continental Europe.
He was elected rector of the university by the student body.
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