Crossword Genius

Woman priest, one giving orders? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

director

'one giving orders?' is the definition.

'woman priest' is the wordplay.
'woman' becomes 'di' (short for Diana).
'priest' becomes 'rector' (I've seen this before).
'di'+'rector'='DIRECTOR'

(Other definitions for director that I've seen before include "He makes films or runs companies" , "One who controls resources and expenditures" , "Company board member" , "Creditor made to create film or play" , "Controller of production or member of a board" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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