rector — meaning in English

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

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

rector — full definition

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

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