noun Download 🔗Share In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it. Examples : "The rector of St. Michael's Church collected the tithes from the parishioners. " religion person job theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution. Examples : "The rector of the Catholic school announced a new fundraising campaign to support the library. " religion organization person job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A priest or bishop who is in charge of a parish or in an administrative leadership position in a theological seminary or academy. Examples : "The rector of St. Mary's Parish oversaw the renovations of the church. " religion theology person job organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In a Protestant church, a pastor in charge of a church with administrative and pastoral leadership combined. Examples : "The new rector oversaw both the spiritual guidance of the congregation and the management of the church building. " religion theology person job organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A headmaster in various educational institutions, e.g. a university. Examples : "The rector of the university announced new scholarship opportunities for international students. " education person job organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading