Lector Definition

lĕktər
lectors
noun
lectors
A person who reads the Scripture lessons in a church service.
Webster's New World

That one of the minor orders whose special function is to read the Scriptures (except the Gospel) at worship services.

Webster's New World
A college or university lecturer, esp. in Europe.
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Noun

Singular:
lector
Plural:
lectors

Origin of Lector

  • Middle English from Late Latin lēctor from Latin reader from lēctus past participle of legere to read lecture

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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