Meaning
rector, university president
- the head of a university or higher education institution
- the head of certain religious colleges or sanctuaries
In a sentence
Il rettore ha inaugurato il nuovo anno accademico con un discorso.
The rector inaugurated the new academic year with a speech.
I rappresentanti degli studenti hanno incontrato ieri il rettore.
The student representatives met the rector yesterday.
Chi è stato eletto come nuovo rettore dell'università?
Who was elected as the new university rector?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rettore | masculine · singular |
| rettori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Female form is 'rettrice' (or increasingly 'la rettore' in modern media, though 'rettrice' remains standard).
- Formally addressed as 'Magnifico Rettore' in Italian academic contexts.