Question 1 · Quick check
rector
CEFRC1
/ˈɹɛktɚ/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person in charge of a church or educational institution.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA priest or bishop in the Orthodox Church who is in charge of a parish or in an administrative leadership position in a theological seminary or academy.
Examples
In April 1933, Heidegger was appointed rector of the University of Freiburg.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsIn the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.
In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
In a Protestant church, a pastor in charge of a church with administrative and pastoral leadership combined.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
noun
Inherited from Middle English rectour, rector, from Old French rector, rectour and Latin rēctor.