Dean and Rector

Dean

Dean noun - The senior member of a group.

Rector and dean are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rector" instead a noun "Dean".

Nearby Words: deanery, Deanna, Deana, Deane, deanne

Rector

Rector noun - A person authorized to conduct religious worship.
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Synonyms for Rector

Dean and rector are semantically related. You can use "Dean" instead a noun "Rector".

Nearby Words: rectory, recto, rectorial, rectorship

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Family Man Dean Bitterman: Averted in that while the cast page describes him as "bitter," Rector Nolte seems have taken a liking for Luther; though it has been implied that you don't want to get on his bad side.
  • Literature / Evensong Reasonable Authority Figure: The Duke, surprisingly enough; and assuredly the Headmaster, and the Rector, and the Rural Dean, and even the Archdeacon and the Bishop, and the Chief Constable, and Mr Viney to the Servants' Hall, and – well, there are no unreasonable ones, really.
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