lector Meaning & Definition
/ˈlɛktə(ɹ)/
What Does Lector Mean?
As a noun, lector means A lay person who reads aloud certain religious texts in a church service. It can also mean A public lecturer or reader at some universities.
Quick Facts About Lector
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | reader and lecturer |
| Plural | lectors |
Lector Definition (Noun)
- A lay person who reads aloud certain religious texts in a church service.
- A public lecturer or reader at some universities.
- (cigar industry) A person who reads aloud to workers to entertain them, appointed by a trade union.
Synonyms of Lector
Lector synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
lector (plural lectors)
lector (third-person singular simple present lectors, present participle lectoring, simple past and past participle lectored)
Words That Rhyme With Lector
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Origin of Lector
From Middle English lector, lectoure, lectour, from Late Latin lēctor, from legō (“to read”). “Voice-over” sense probably adapted from Polish lektor. Doublet of lecture and lecturer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lector
What part of speech is lector?
Lector is a noun.
What is another word for lector?
Close synonyms of lector are reader and lecturer. See the full list of lector synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lector?
The plural of lector is lectors.