What does rector in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word rector in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rector in Spanish.

The word rector in Spanish means dean, rector, rector, dean, steering, governing body, governing body. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rector

dean, rector

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (universidad: autoridad superior) (school)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El rector dio la bienvenida a los alumnos en su discurso.
The rector of the institute welcomed the students in his speech.

rector, dean

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (comunidad, hospital: director) (religious)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La rectora del convento recibió a los visitantes.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. A new priest was inducted as rector of the parish.

steering

adjetivo (rigente, dirigente) (committee)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La comisión rectora determinará los salarios de este año.
The steering committee shall determine this year's salaries.

governing body

locución nominal masculina (dirección)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El ente rector es la autoridad que dirige el funcionamiento de un lugar.
A governing body is responsible for the operation of a place,

governing body

(der: mandato supremo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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