1. a person who reads aloud, especially scripture or other texts in a religious service
Usage: religious context
2. a university lecturer, especially in certain European academic systems
Usage: academic; European universities

Examples

• The lector read the biblical passage clearly to the congregation.
• She served as a lector at Sunday mass for many years.
• The church trained new lectors to help with the services.
• He was appointed as a lector at the German university.
• The lector delivered the lesson in fluent German.
• Each lector was responsible for teaching two courses per semester.