n.
Pronunciation: ' rek-t ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from regere to direct ― more at RIGHT
Date: 14th century
1 : one that directs : LEADER
2 a : a member of the clergy (as of the Protestant Episcopal Church) in charge of a parish b : an incumbent of a Church of England benefice in full possession of its rights c : a Roman Catholic priest directing a church with no pastor or one whose pastor has other duties
3 : the head of a university or school
– rec · tor · ate \ -t( ə -)r ə t \ noun
– rec · to · ri · al \ rek- ' to ̇ r- ē - ə l \ adjective
– rec · tor · ship \ ' rek-t ə r- ˌ ship \ noun