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lector
[ lek-ter ]
noun
- a lecturer in a college or university.
- Roman Catholic Church.
- a member of the next to lowest-ranking of the minor orders.
lector
/ ˈlɛktɔː; ˈlɛktərɪt /
noun
- a lecturer or reader in certain universities
- RC Church
- a person appointed to read lessons at certain services
- (in convents or monastic establishments) a member of the community appointed to read aloud during meals
Derived Forms
- lectorate, noun
Other Words From
- lec·tor·ate [lek, -ter-it, -t, uh, -reyt], lector·ship noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of lector1
Example Sentences
Earlier this year Pope Francis issued a decree formally allowing women to serve as lectors and acolytes in the Roman Catholic Church, roles that many women around the world have informally had for some time.
Subject to caveat lector, you'll want to read the whole thing.
Brother Pasquerel held the office of reader (lector) in his monastery.
Bid the sub-chancellor send out to them Thomas the lector to read unto them from the 'Gesta beati Benedicti.'
Lector intende; ltaberis, he says in ending his short preface, and he judged his work aright.
In 1822 the poet was nominated lector in Danish language and literature at Sor College, and he now married.
On his return from abroad in 1822 he was appointed a lector at the famous school at Sorø on the island of Sjælland.
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