rec‧tor /ˈrektə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: 'governor, ruler', from regere; ⇒ regent]

1. a priest in some Christian churches who is responsible for a particular area, group etc ⇒ vicar

2. the person in charge of certain colleges and schools

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