Rector (from lat. "rector, - oris") 1 adj. and n. Applies to any person or thing that leads or mark the direction or orientation of something: "the idea leadership in this endeavour. . . " . n. Applies as title to the people who run certain communities or schools. Director. Specifically, the person who runs a University and, at the same time, teaching of the University district affairs. Cancelario. Magnificent. 2 m. In some places, it to vicar.