This is the 8459th most frequent Spanish word.
rector
A "rector" is a person who directs or governs, often referring to the head of a university or educational institution.
Here, 'rector' is used to refer to the administrative head of the university.
El rector de la universidad dio un discurso inspirador.
The university's rector gave an inspiring speech.
In this sentence, 'rectora' denotes the female head of an educational school.
La rectora de la institución educativa supervisó los eventos académicos.
The headmistress of the educational institution supervised the academic events.
In this context, 'rector' describes something that serves as a guiding or central element.