Rector
/ˈrektər/noun
The person in charge of a university or school.
The rector gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.
Often appears as...
- rector of the university
- rector's office
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Academic
noun
A priest in charge of a parish, in the Anglican Church.
The rector gave a sermon on Sunday.
Often appears as...
- parish rector
- rector's sermon
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Formal
Religious
noun
The person in charge of a university or school.
The rector gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.
Often appears as...
- rector of the university
- rector's office
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A priest in charge of a parish, in the Anglican Church.
The rector gave a sermon on Sunday.
Often appears as...
- parish rector
- rector's sermon
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Leader
Refers specifically to the highest official in certain educational institutions.
The rector announced new academic policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Teacher
A rector does not usually teach classes but focuses on administrative responsibilities.
Although a scholar, our rector seldom teaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Ceremonial Role
The rector often represents the school at official events and ceremonies.
The rector wore ceremonial robes for the event.
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a valid nomination can come from a member of a national assembly, state government, or an international court. Eligible nominators also include university rectors, professors of the social sciences, history, philosophy, law, and theology, and previous recipients of the Peace Prize. But if you want to know more about who was recently nominated,
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How does the Nobel Peace...
a valid nomination can come from a member of a national assembly, state government, or an international court. Eligible nominators also include university rectors, professors of the social sciences, history, philosophy, law, and theology, and previous recipients of the Peace Prize. But if you want to know more about who was recently nominated,
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and the erector set piece of lost count I had gone to this antique store and I saw the rector set down there and I said well how much for that he's 125 that's
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