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 : leader
2 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 duties
3 : 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