B2 verb フォーマル

rector

/ˈrektə(r)/

A rector is the head of certain universities, colleges, or schools, responsible for administrative and academic leadership. In a religious context, it refers to a member of the clergy who has charge of a parish or a specific religious institution.

例文

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1

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

2

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

3

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

語族

名詞
rector
形容詞
rectorial
関連
rectorate
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'direct'. A rector is like a director who 'rectifies' (sets right) the path of the university or parish.

クイックテスト

The university ___ announced a major increase in research funding for the next semester.

正解!

正解は: rector

例文

1

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

everyday

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

2

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

formal

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

3

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

informal

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

4

Academic policy is ultimately determined by the board and the university rector.

academic

Academic policy is ultimately determined by the board and the university rector.

5

The rector signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the institution.

business

The rector signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the institution.

語族

名詞
rector
形容詞
rectorial
関連
rectorate

よく使う組み合わせ

university rector university rector
newly appointed rector newly appointed rector
rector's office rector's office
parish rector parish rector
acting rector acting rector

よく使うフレーズ

Rector Magnificus

Great Rector (honorific title)

office of the rector

the administrative department or the role itself

rectoral election

an election to choose a rector

よく混同される語

rector vs director

A director is a general term for someone in charge of a project or company, while a rector is specific to academia or the church.

rector vs dean

A dean usually leads a specific department or faculty, whereas a rector leads the entire university.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'rector' specifically when referring to the top leader of European or some Catholic/Episcopal educational or religious institutions. In the US, 'president' is more common for university heads.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'director' for university heads because of direct translations from other languages, but 'rector' is the precise term in many British and European contexts.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'direct'. A rector is like a director who 'rectifies' (sets right) the path of the university or parish.

📖

語源

From Latin 'rector' meaning 'guider or ruler', from 'regere' (to rule or lead).

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: rectors Often capitalized when used as a title (e.g., Rector Smith)
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文化的な背景

In Scotland and many parts of Europe, the Rector of a university is often a high-ranking official or a student-elected representative, which carries significant prestige.

クイックテスト

The university ___ announced a major increase in research funding for the next semester.

正解!

正解は: rector

関連フレーズ

関連単語

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C1

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C1

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ultrajuncter

C1

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macrosanctible

C1

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C1

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anvention

C1

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semiliberness

C1

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cosolvment

C1

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unaudless

C1

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monosomnful

C1

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