lector
Americannoun
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a lecturer in a college or university.
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Roman Catholic Church.
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a member of the next to lowest-ranking of the minor orders.
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the order itself.
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noun
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a lecturer or reader in certain universities
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RC Church
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a person appointed to read lessons at certain services
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(in convents or monastic establishments) a member of the community appointed to read aloud during meals
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Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lector
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin: a reader, equivalent to leg ( ere ) to read + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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“Your dad was the best lector because of that big voice of his!” she said as Anamaria nodded and smiled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The ministries of lector and acolyte existed before but were officially reserved to men.
From Reuters ● Jan. 23, 2022
He has coached girls basketball teams and serves as a lector and usher at Blessed Sacrament Church.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 3, 2018
And Paul Pekarek, a lifelong member at St. John’s, now sometimes serves as lector at Saints Peter and Paul.
From Washington Times ● May 20, 2017
I knew that voice; he was a lector in church.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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