noun a person who reads or recites literary works or other materials aloud to an audience
In technology, a lector can refer to a device used for reading barcodes or RFID tags.
In academia, a lector is a university lecturer or reader who gives lectures or teaches courses.
In language learning, a lector is a text or passage used for reading practice.
In library science, a lector can refer to a device used for reading microfilm or microfiche.
In religious studies, a lector is a person who reads scripture during a religious service.
In the literary world, a lector may be a person who reads and evaluates manuscripts submitted for publication.
In the field of psychology, a lector may be a lecturer who teaches courses on various psychological topics.
In academia, a lector may be a person who reads aloud from religious texts during lectures or seminars.