rector

noun
UK: /ˈrektər/
US: /ˈrektər/

  1. A priest in charge of a parish in the Church of England.

    1. The rector leads our local church.
    2. Our new rector implemented several innovative community outreach programs.

  2. The head of certain universities, colleges, or schools.

    1. The rector gave the opening speech.
    2. The university rector addressed the concerns of the student body.

Synonyms

vicar pastor headmaster principal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rector" in English means: A priest in charge of a parish in the Church of England., The head of certain universities, colleges, or schools..

The phonetic transcription of "rector" is /ˈrektər/ in British English and /ˈrektər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rector": vicar, pastor, headmaster, principal.

Example usage of "rector": "The rector leads our local church.". More examples on the page.