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- [lek-ter]
- /ˈlɛk tər/
- /ˈlektɔː/
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- [lek-ter]
- /ˈlɛk tər/
Definitions of lector word
- noun lector a lecturer in a college or university. 1
- noun lector Roman Catholic Church. a member of the next to lowest-ranking of the minor orders. the order itself. Compare acolyte (def 2), exorcist (def 2), ostiary (def 1). 1
- noun lector A reader, especially someone who reads lessons in a church service. 1
- noun lector a lecturer or reader in certain universities 0
- noun lector a person appointed to read lessons at certain services 0
- noun lector (in convents or monastic establishments) a member of the community appointed to read aloud during meals 0
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Origin of lector
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin: a reader, equivalent to leg(ere) to read + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Lector
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lector popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lector usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lector
noun lector
- preacher — a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.
- lecturer — a person who lectures.
- rhetorician — an expert in the art of rhetoric.
- declaimer — to speak aloud in an oratorical manner; make a formal speech: Brutus declaimed from the steps of the Roman senate building.
- sermonise — to deliver or compose a sermon; preach.
Antonyms for lector
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