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rector

Syllabification: (rec·tor)
Pronunciation: /ˈrektər/
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Definition of rector

noun

  • 1(in the Episcopal Church) a member of the clergy who has charge of a parish.
  • (in the Roman Catholic Church) a priest in charge of a church or of a religious institution.
  • (in the Church of England) the incumbent of a parish where all tithes formerly passed to the incumbent. Compare with vicar.
  • 2the head of certain universities, colleges, and schools.

Derivatives

rectorate

Pronunciation: /-rət/
noun

rectorial

Pronunciation: /rekˈtôrēəl/
adjective

rectorship

Pronunciation: /-ˌSHip/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin rector 'ruler', from rect- 'ruled', from the verb regere

The ending of rector is spelled -or.

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Definition of rector in the British & World English dictionary

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