Rektor (en. Rector)

rek-tor

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The general head of a university or college who oversees academic activities.
The rector delivered a speech at the university anniversary celebration.
Ang rektor ay nagbigay ng talumpati sa pagdiriwang ng anibersaryo ng unibersidad.
An official responsible for managing the operations of the institution.
The rector must have good leadership skills.
Dapat ng rektor na magkaroon ng mahusay na kakayahan sa pamumuno.
A title given to individuals who lead particular parts of an institution.
Sometimes, the deans assist the rector in administrative tasks.
Minsan, ang mga dekan ay tumutulong sa rektor sa mga administratibong gawain.

Etymology

from the Latin 'rector' meaning 'one who directs'

Common Phrases and Expressions

university rector
The head of the university overseeing all academic matters.
reaktor ng unibersidad

Related Words

dean
A senior official at a university who manages a college or department.
dekan
department head
An official who manages a specific department within a university.
pangulo ng departamento

Slang Meanings

Boss or administrator at a college or university.
The rector should address the students at this seminar.
Dapat tamaan ng rektor ang mga estudyante sa seminar na ito.
A person in a high position who has a bit of arrogance.
That rector is always feeling superior to the faculty.
Ang rektor na iyon, feeling superior lagi sa mga faculty.