Rector Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB1. : 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.
Rector (academia) - Wikipedia
WEBThe term rector or Rector Magnificus is used to refer to the highest official in prominent Catholic universities and colleges such as the University of Santo Tomas, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and the San Beda University. The rector typically sits as chair of the university board of trustees.
RECTOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBMeaning of rector in English. rector. noun [ C ] us / ˈrek.tɚ / uk / ˈrek.tə r/ Add to word list. a priest in charge of a parish (= area) in the Church of England. an important official at …
RECTOR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBnoun. a member of the clergy in charge of a parish in the Protestant Episcopal Church. Roman Catholic Church. an ecclesiastic in charge of a college, religious house, or congregation. the head of certain universities, colleges, and schools.
RECTOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBMeaning of rector in English. rector. noun [ C ] uk / ˈrek.tə r/ us / ˈrek.tɚ / Add to word list. a priest in charge of a parish (= area) in the Church of England. an important official at …
rector, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English …
WEBrector has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Anglican Church (Middle English) law (Middle English) Roman Catholic Church (Middle English) bee-keeping (Middle English) university (Middle English) Christianity (early 1500s) religion (mid 1500s) Cambridge University (mid 1600s) Oxford University (mid 1600s) See meaning & use.
rector noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
WEBCheck pronunciation: rector. Definition of rector noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Rector Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WEBBritannica Dictionary definition of RECTOR. [count] 1. : a priest or minister who is in charge of a church or parish. 2. chiefly British : a person who is in charge of a university or school.
rector - WordReference.com Dictionary of English
WEBchiefly Brit the head of certain schools or colleges. (in Scotland) a high-ranking official in a university: now a public figure elected for three years by the students. Etymology: 14th …
RECTOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB3 days ago · noun. 1. Church of England. a member of the clergy in charge of a parish in which, as its incumbent, he or she would formerly have been entitled to the whole of the tithes. Compare vicar. 2. Roman Catholic Church. a cleric in charge of a college, religious house, or congregation. 3. Episcopal Church, Scottish Episcopal Church.
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