No. 6,023 in Dutch
rector
"Rector" in Dutch refers to the principal or head of a secondary school, or a rector at a university.
In a sentence
De rector van de universiteit gaf een inspirerende toespraak.
The rector of the university gave an inspiring speech.
In this sentence, 'rector' refers to the title or position of the head of a university reflecting its occurrence in an academic context to denote leadership.
Onze rector Magnificus benadrukte het belang van academische vrijheid.
Our Rector Magnificus emphasized the importance of academic freedom.
Here, 'rector' is part of the formal title 'Rector Magnificus,' often used in higher education institutions, showcasing its ceremonial and representative usage.
De rector van de middelbare school zorgt voor een goede begeleiding van de leerlingen.
The rector of the high school ensures proper guidance of the students.
This instance uses 'rector' to signify the principal or leader of a secondary school, showing its adaptation to different educational levels.
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