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rector

UK
/ˈrɛk.tə/
US
/ˈrɛk.tɚ/

Translations

rectoradjective
Attributive use of the noun before another noun, indicating relation to a rector or rectorship.
rectoralSe dit de ce qui est relatif à un recteur.
The rector search committee interviewed several candidates.
Le comité rectoral a interviewé plusieurs candidats.
rectornoun
rectors
pl
UK
/ˈrɛk.tə/
US
/ˈrɛk.tɚ/
recteurÉglise anglicane et épiscopalienne protestante.
The newly appointed rector visited every family in his parish during his first month in office.
Le recteur nouvellement nommé a rendu visite à chaque famille de sa paroisse au cours de son premier mois en fonction.
recteurÉglise catholique romaine.
The seminary's rector emphasized the importance of pastoral care in the students' training.
Le recteur du séminaire a souligné l’importance de la pastorale dans la formation des étudiants.
recteurChef d’université, de collège ou d’école.
The rector of the university announced new policies for the upcoming academic year.
Le recteur de l’université a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour l’année universitaire à venir.
Additional translations
gouverneurSens archaïque.
Synonyms
headmaster
superintendent
leader
administrator
principal
director

Definitions

rectoradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a rector or rectorship (used attributively before another noun).
The rector search committee interviewed several candidates.
rectornoun
In the Anglican and Protestant Episcopal Churches, a clergyperson who has charge of a parish and is entitled to its tithes.
The newly appointed rector visited every family in his parish during his first month in office.
The head of certain universities, colleges, and schools.
The rector of the university announced new policies for the upcoming academic year.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a priest who is responsible for a non-parish church, seminary, or other ecclesiastical institution.
The seminary's rector emphasized the importance of pastoral care in the students' training.
A ruler or governor; one who directs (archaic).
The city appointed a rector to oversee trade and public works.
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