RECTOR


Meaning of RECTOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrek-tər ]

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-)rət noun

• rec·to·ri·al rek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl adjective

• rec·tor·ship ˈrek-tər-ˌship noun

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