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rector

/ˈrɛktər/
rec · tor
Plural:rectors
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Adjective:rectoral
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1

A member of the clergy who has charge of a parish, especially in the Anglican or Episcopal Church, or a priest who heads a religious institution, seminary, or non-parochial church in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

"The parish rector welcomed the congregation and led the Sunday morning service."

2

The chief administrative head or principal of certain universities, colleges, and schools.

Example

"The university rector addressed the graduating class during the annual commencement ceremony."

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• Nearby Words

rectification
rectifier
rectify
rector
rectorate
rectory
rectum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin rector, meaning 'a ruler, director, or leader,' derived from the Latin verb regere ('to rule, guide, or direct').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rector. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rector
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