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