rectorship

noun

rec·​tor·​ship ˈrek-tər-ˌship How to pronounce rectorship (audio)
1
: the office of a governor or ruler
2
: the office of rector especially of a university or of a parish

Word History

Etymology

rector + -ship

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“Rectorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectorship. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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