rector magnificus

noun

The male head of a German university.

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Meanings

noun
  1. The male head of a German university.

Origin

  1. Latin[Term?]
  2. Englishrector magnificus

From Latin [Term?].

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rector magnificus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rector%20magnificus

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“rector magnificus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rector%20magnificus. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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