rector
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.
The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.
The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.
The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.
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.
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Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'direct'. A rector is like a director who 'rectifies' (sets right) the path of the university or parish.
Quiz rápido
The university ___ announced a major increase in research funding for the next semester.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: rector
Exemplos
The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.
everydayThe local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.
The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.
formalThe Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.
My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.
informalMy dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.
Academic policy is ultimately determined by the board and the university rector.
academicAcademic policy is ultimately determined by the board and the university rector.
The rector signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the institution.
businessThe rector signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the institution.
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Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
A dean usually leads a specific department or faculty, whereas a rector leads the entire university.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'direct'. A rector is like a director who 'rectifies' (sets right) the path of the university or parish.
Origem da palavra
From Latin 'rector' meaning 'guider or ruler', from 'regere' (to rule or lead).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
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.
Quiz rápido
The university ___ announced a major increase in research funding for the next semester.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: rector
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