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    Rector (en. Rector)

    /ˈrek.tor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The highest academic authority in a university.
    The rector inaugurated the new academic year with an inspiring speech.
    El rector inauguró el nuevo año académico con un discurso inspirador.
    Director of a school or teaching center.
    The rector of the institute met with the parents to discuss new policies.
    El rector del instituto se reunió con los padres de familia para discutir nuevas políticas.
    Person who holds the leadership of a higher education institution.
    The rector has proposed several educational reforms to improve the quality of learning.
    El rector ha propuesto varias reformas educativas para mejorar la calidad del aprendizaje.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rector', meaning 'the one who directs' or 'the one who governs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    university rector
    The highest authority in a university.
    rector de universidad
    to be the rector
    To perform the functions of rectorship or academic leadership.
    ser el rector
    rector's council
    Advisory body chaired by the rector in educational institutions.
    consejo del rector

    Related Words

    rectorship
    Period or office of a rector.
    rectorado
    rectory
    Office or place where the rector works.
    rectoría
    rectory of a school
    The position of rector in a school.
    rectoría de colegio

    Slang Meanings

    Leader in a complicated situation.
    That guy is the rector when it comes to solving problems in the group.
    Ese tipo es el rector cuando se trata de resolver problemas en el grupo.
    Person who makes difficult decisions.
    In this project, one has to be a rector and decide what to do.
    En este proyecto, uno tiene que ser rector y decidir qué hacer.