rector

ˈrɛktər
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Translation of rector into German

Noun

1.

education leader

head of certain universities, colleges, or schools
  • The rector announced new academic policies..Der Rektor kündigte neue akademische Richtlinien an
2.

religion

UK
priest in charge of a parish in the Anglican Church
UK
anglikanischer Pfarrer
  • The rector delivered a moving sermon on Sunday..Der anglikanische Pfarrer hielt am Sonntag eine bewegende Predigt.
3.

Scotland

RareUK
official elected by students in a university
RareUK
Rektor mStudentenrektor
  • The students elected a new rector to represent them.Die Studenten wählten einen neuen Rektor, um sie zu vertreten.
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Expressions with rector: examples in English and translations in German

der Schulleiter trägt den Titel Rektor
The headmaster is styled rector in official documents.

Synonyms and analogies of rector in English

Examples of rector in a sentence

  • The rector's speech was inspiring to all students.
  • The rector greeted the congregation warmly.
  • Our new rector has many innovative ideas.
  • The rector addressed the concerns of the student body.
  • During the meeting, the rector outlined his plans for the year.

Translations of "rector" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derRektornm.

The university rector opened the academic year in full regalia and ceremonial chain.

Der Rektor der Universität eröffnete das Studienjahr in voller Montur und mit Amtskette.

dieRektorinnf.

In the last few years, she has proved this as a vice-rector and as interim rector.

Das hat sie in den letzten Jahren als Vizerektorin und als interimistische Rektorin bewiesen.

dasRektoratnn.

The rector's office concludes target agreements with each of the eight faculties.

Das Rektorat schließt mit jeder der acht Fakultäten mehrjährige Zielvereinbarungen ab.

derPfarrernm.

After the service, the rector opened the rectory for a community meeting.

Nach dem Gottesdienst öffnete der Pfarrer das Pfarrhaus für ein Gemeindetreffen.

derDirektornm.

Potter was the rector at the time.

Heß war zu der Zeit noch immer der Direktor.

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  • Vorstehernm.

rector: Examples and translations in context

The university placed its flag at half-staff after the former rector's death.

Die Universität setzte ihre Flagge auf Halbmast nach dem Tod des ehemaligen Rektors.

The institution has grown in stature since the new rector took office.

Die Institution hat seit Amtsantritt des neuen Rektors deutlich an Ansehen gewonnen.

Several alumni rail against the rector's reforms, calling them shortsighted and destructive.

Mehrere Ehemalige wettern gegen die Reformen des Rektors und nennen sie kurzsichtig und zerstörerisch.

Bill was appointed architect and rector of the new college.

Bill wurde als Architekt und Rektor der neuen Hochschule gewählt.

The rector was no longer elected but instead appointed directly by the ministry.

Der Rektor wurde nicht mehr gewählt, sondern direkt vom Ministerium eingesetzt.

The rector refused, but they'll do it anyway.

Der Rektor lehnte ab, aber sie werden es trotzdem tun.

I am the rector of this university, or whatever.

Ich bin der Rektor dieser Universität, oder was auch immer.

In his speech, the rector emphasized scientia potentia est for social progress.

In seiner Rede betonte der Rektor, dass Wissen Macht ist für den gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt.

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