English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

Rektor — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

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

Rektor 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.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in German.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in German

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”.

Related German words

Haupt- hauptsächlich wesentlich Schuldirektor Schulvorsteher Rektorin Schulleiter Schulleiterin Geschäftsherr Prinzipal Vollmachtgeber Haupttäter