ˈrɛktər

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is in charge of a school, especially a university, or a church

“The university’s rector delivered a speech at the graduation ceremony.”

2. noun

a person who has a high rank in the hierarchy of a church, especially a cathedral or a collegiate church

“The rector of the cathedral was a respected figure in the community.”

3. verb

to direct or manage something

“The project manager rector the team to work on the new design.”