rector

BrE /ˈrɛktə/ AmE /ˈrɛktər/

noun en → es

1 UNIVERSITY LEADER [singular] B2

the person who is in charge of a university or college

rector, director de la universidad

  • the rector of the university

Collocations rektor de la Universidad de Oxford

  • The rector of the university gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

    El rector de la universidad pronunció un discurso en la ceremonia de graduación.

2 CHURCH LEADER [singular] C1

the person who is in charge of a church or cathedral, especially one with an important position in the Church hierarchy

rector de la iglesia, vicario

  • the rector of the parish

Collocations rektor de la parroquia

  • The rector of the church was invited to speak at the community meeting.

    El rector de la iglesia fue invitado a hablar en la reunión comunitaria.