Rector (Noun)
Meaning
A person authorized to conduct religious worship; "clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The rector of the parish welcomed the congregation to the Easter service.
- She was ordained as a rector in the Episcopal Church after completing her theological studies.
- The rector led the funeral procession, accompanied by the choir and the pallbearers.
- The new rector was well-respected for his thoughtful sermons and his commitment to social justice.
- As rector of the cathedral, he was responsible for overseeing the administration of the entire diocese.