성공회, 감독 교회 또는 가톨릭에서 교구를 책임지는 주임 사제나 목사
A member of the clergy who has charge of a parish in the Church of England, the Episcopal Church, or the Roman Catholic Church.
예문:
"The rector of the parish is well-loved by the local community for his charitable work."
"In the Church of England, a rector historically received all the tithes of the parish."
"The new rector was appointed to oversee the spiritual needs of the congregation."
일부 대학, 대학 또는 학교의 최고 책임자
The head or principal of certain universities, colleges, or schools, particularly in Europe and Latin America.
예문:
"The university rector presided over the graduation ceremony and conferred the degrees."
"She was elected as the first female rector of the ancient European university."
신학교나 예수회 공동체와 같은 종교 기관이나 수도원의 장
The head of a religious house or institution, such as a seminary or a Jesuit community.
예문:
"As the rector of the seminary, he oversees the training and formation of future priests."
"The rector of the Jesuit house welcomed the visiting scholars with great hospitality."