What is the meaning of Rector?

In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.

In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.

A priest or bishop in the Orthodox Church who is in charge of a parish or in an administrative leadership position in a theological seminary or academy.

In a Protestant church, a pastor in charge of a church with administrative and pastoral leadership combined.

A headmaster or headmistress in various educational institutions, e.g., a university.

An official in Scottish universities who heads the university court and is elected by and represents the student body.

ruling

guiding, regulating, directing

rector

dean

ruler, director, head

rector

guide, leader

driver (of a horse, an elephant, a wagon, etc.)

director, ruler, master, governor

tutor, instructor, teacher, mentor

rector (headmaster in various educational institutions)

governing, directing

rector

Source: wiktionary.org