Main Entry:

rec·tor

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 \-t(ə-)rət\ noun

— rec·to·ri·al \rek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

— rec·tor·ship \ˈrek-tər-ˌship\ noun