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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
'der Präsident' and 'der Rektor' can both refer to a person who leads an institution and represents it externally. The difference is mainly in the area of use. 'Präsident' fits many organizations, clubs, institutions, or even a state. 'Rektor' is used specifically for the head of a university, an institution of higher education, or, in some regions, also a secondary school. Learners may confuse the words because both describe leadership roles. As a practical rule: at a university or institution of higher education, 'Rektor' can be precise; for a club or a state, 'Präsident' fits better.
Der Rektor der Universität begrüßt die neuen Studierenden in der Aula.
The rector of the university welcomes the new students in the auditorium.
Der Präsident der Stiftung spricht heute mit den Gästen über neue Projekte.
The president of the foundation talks with the guests today about new projects.