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Lector (Noun)

Meaning 1

Someone who reads the lessons in a church service; someone ordained in a minor order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The lector stood at the podium to read the day's Gospel from the Bible.
  • In some churches, the lector is a volunteer who is responsible for reading the scripture during the service.
  • To become a lector, one must be a practicing Catholic and go through a formation program in their parish.
  • The lector's role is an important one, as they help the congregation focus on the Word of God.
  • At the start of the service, the lector led the congregation in reciting the prayers of petition.

Synonyms

  • Reader

Hypernyms

  • Man Of The Cloth
  • Order
  • Reverend

Meaning 2

A public lecturer at certain universities.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Lecturer
  • Reader

Hypernyms

  • Pedagog
  • Pedagogue
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