rector
nounA cleric in charge of a parish in the Episcopal Church.
nounAn Anglican parish priest in a parish where historically the priest was entitled to the tithes.
nounA Roman Catholic priest appointed to be managerial as well as spiritual head of a church or other institution, such as a seminary or university.
nounThe principal of certain schools, colleges, and universities.
nounA ruler or governor.
nounIn the Ch. of Eng., a clergyman who has the charge of a parish and full possession of all the rights and privileges attached thereto.
nounIn the United States, a clergyman in charge of a parish in the Protestant Episcopal Church.
nounIn the Roman Catholic Church, an ecclesiastic in charge of a congregation, a college, or a religious house; specifically, the superior of a Jesuit seminary or college.
nounThe chief elective officer of some universities, as in France and Scotland.
nounThe presiding officer or chairman of certain gilds and associations.