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rector — meaning in English

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English meaning

principal adj Most important; main.
rector noun A clergy member in charge of a parish, especially in the Anglican or Catholic Church.

Senses

rector is used for these senses in English:

rector A headmaster or headmistress in various educational institutions, e.g., a university.

principal — full definition

adj Most important; main.
noun The head of a school.
noun A sum of money originally invested or lent, before interest.

rector — full definition

noun A clergy member in charge of a parish, especially in the Anglican or Catholic Church.
noun The head of certain universities, colleges, or schools.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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