lector
- noun
- /ˈlɛktər/
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lector
- In many European universities, a lector is responsible for delivering engaging public lectures in their field of expertise.
Examples
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The Dominican lector proudly revealed that the young friars were accustomed to discussing the famous characteristics of the Dominican order during leisure time.
Academic text (2018) -
Hannibal Lector.
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How did Joe Kelly get to be a lector?
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The first two characteristics listed by the lector were the "intense love for the Blessed Virgin" and, in general, the strong religious devotion of Observant friars.
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The Dominican lector wanted to convey to his readers how privileged they were to be part of the reformed Basel friary—thus increasing the sense of community.
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I dutifully checked chalicer, lay lector, knowledge of social media/graphic design/website design, willing to clean up after (after what wasn't specified, but I figured vacuuming is vacuuming), and under
Blog text (25) -
At the conference, the renowned lector captivated the audience with his lecture on climate change.
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As a skilled lector, she inspired her students to think critically about contemporary social issues.
Synonyms
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3.1
A person who gives talks to students at a college or university
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3.0
A person who gives speeches to an audience in public
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7.2
A senior university teacher who ranks below a professor
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word lector comes from the Latin word legere 'to read', the same root as lecture. So a lector was originally 'a reader' who spoke to a group, which is why the word means a public lecturer today.