A man who has devoted himself to religious practice, especially one who has absented himself from society to follow his religion; an ascetic or saint.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.
A headmaster in various educational institutions, e.g. a university.
A priest or bishop who is in charge of a parish or in an administrative leadership position in a theological seminary or academy.
In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
In a Protestant church, a pastor in charge of a church with administrative and pastoral leadership combined.
An official in Scottish universities who heads the university court and is elected by and represents the student body.