a member of the clergy in charge of a parish in the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Roman Catholic Church . an ecclesiastic in charge of a college, religious house, or congregation.

Anglican Church . a member of the clergy who has the charge of a parish with full possession of all its rights, tithes, etc.

the head of certain universities, colleges, and schools.

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clergyman , clergywoman , cleric , headmaster , minister , pastor , priest , principal , proctor