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rector
The person who heads and represents a university, an institution of higher education, or, in some regions, also a secondary school.
Der Rektor der Universität hielt die Eröffnungsrede zum neuen Semester.
The rector of the university gave the opening speech for the new semester.
The title 'Rektor' (rector) is used almost exclusively for the head of a university or institution of higher education. In some German federal states, it can also refer to the head of a Gymnasium, an academically oriented secondary school.
Der Rektor der Humboldt-Universität begrüßte die neuen Studierenden.
The rector of Humboldt University welcomed the new students.
The word family includes 'die Rektorin' (the female form) and 'das Rektorat' (the rector's office or the governing body headed by the rector).
Die neue Rektorin wurde für eine Amtszeit von vier Jahren gewählt.
The new rector was elected for a term of four years.
To express affiliation with an institution, the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from) is usually used.
Der Rektor der Universität hat die Entscheidung getroffen.
The rector of the university made the decision.
president
Präsident and Rektor can both refer to the person who heads a university or institution of higher education. Präsident is also possible more generally for the head of other institutions, while Rektor here specifically refers to a university or institution of higher education. Which designation is appropriate depends on the official title of the position.
Der Rektor der Universität begrüßt die neuen Studierenden.
The rector of the university welcomes the new students.
Der Präsident der Hochschule begrüßt die neuen Studierenden.
The president of the university welcomes the new students.
