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rector

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Main Entry:
rec·tor 
          Listen to the pronunciation of rector
Pronunciation:
\ˈrek-tər\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin, from regere to direct — more at right
Date:
14th century
1: one that directs : leader2 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 duties3: the head of a university or school
rec·tor·ate 
          Listen to the pronunciation of rectorate \-t(ə-)rət\ noun
rec·to·ri·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of rectorial \rek-ˈtr-ē-əl\ adjective
rec·tor·ship 
          Listen to the pronunciation of rectorship \ˈrek-tər-ˌship\ noun


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