rector

Definitions of rector
  1. noun
    a person authorized to conduct religious worship
    synonyms: Min., bewindsman, coadjutor, excellentie, hulppredikant, kap., kapelaan, medepastoor, minister, onderpastoor, parochiepriester, pastor, rector magnificus, voorganger, zielzorger
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    clergyman, clericus, eerw., eerwaarde, geestelijke, herder, zielenherder
    a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
  2. noun
    the chief executive of a republic
    synonyms: president
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    staatshoofd
    the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government
  3. noun
    the head administrative officer of a college or university
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