lector

[lek-ter]

noun

1. a lecturer in a college or university.

2. Roman Catholic Church.

   1. a member of the next to lowest-ranking of the minor orders.

   2. the order itself.

lector

/ ˈlɛktɔː, ˈlɛktərɪt /

noun

1. a lecturer or reader in certain universities

2. RC Church

   1. a person appointed to read lessons at certain services

   2. (in convents or monastic establishments) a member of the community appointed to read aloud during meals

Other Word Forms

• lectorate noun
• lectorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lector¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin: a reader, equivalent to leg ( ere ) to read + -tor -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of lector¹

C15: from Latin, from legere to read

Example Sentences

Padilla suggested volunteering as lectors in Masses across the Orange diocese.

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Caveat lector, especially if you’re a lector who wants to read only about the history of Microsoft: The subtitle is there to remind us that this book covers Bill Gates’ childhood, upbringing and secondary education.

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Caveat lector: Failing to peruse this list of July releases may result in a severe deficit of variety in your vacation reading.

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They performed in the worship band, served as lectors and ushered people during the ash ceremony.

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Both were lectors at church — Leo in Spanish, Leonard in English.

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