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Rabbi vs Rector - What's the difference?

rabbi | rector | Related terms |

Rabbi is a related term of rector.


As a noun rabbi

is rabbi.

As a proper noun rector is

an english surname; derived from the (etyl) surname richter .

rabbi

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
  • A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
  • A senior officer who acts as a mentor.
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  • rector

    English

    Alternative forms

    * rectour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
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  • In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.
  • A headmaster in various educational institutions, e.g. a university.