rect

Examples

• All

• The new rect introduced several changes to improve the parish community.

• Did you meet the new rect at the college?

• After the ceremony the rect greeted students and parents outside the chapel.

• The rect is very dedicated.

• After the ceremony, the rect warmly greeted students and parents outside the chapel.

• Everyone at the college appreciated the rect for his friendly demeanor and open-door policy.

• The new rect made several changes to enhance the parish community and encourage involvement.

Synonyms

P

pastor

vsrect

329 3.0

A religious leader who cares for and leads a Christian church, usually in Protestant churches

is an informal title for a person with that role

R

reverend

vsrect

101 5.2

A Christian church leader often given a formal title before their name

is an informal alternative to that form of address

C

cleric

vsrect

53 6.4

A religious leader who leads services and prayers in a church

is an informal label for someone who leads a parish or college

V

vicar

vsrect

18 5.4

A Christian priest in charge of a local church

is an informal title for someone holding that role

C

clergyman

vsrect

15 4.7

A man who leads services and gives spiritual help in a church

is an informal title used for a clergy leader not general members

P

parson

vsrect

13 8.2

A Christian minister in charge of a local church

is an informal title for that parish leader

R

rector

vsrect

9 7.0

A person who is the head of a university or college

is an informal title used for that leader

Surface Forms

Etymology