rector

A cleric in charge of a parish in the Episcopal Church.

An Anglican parish priest in a parish where historically the priest was entitled to the tithes.

A Roman Catholic priest appointed to be managerial as well as spiritual head of a church or other institution, such as a seminary or university.

The principal of certain schools, colleges, and universities.

A ruler or governor.

In the Ch. of Eng., a clergyman who has the charge of a parish and full possession of all the rights and privileges attached thereto.

In the United States, a clergyman in charge of a parish in the Protestant Episcopal Church.

In 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.

The chief elective officer of some universities, as in France and Scotland.

The presiding officer or chairman of certain gilds and associations.