noun
- Plural of prelector; persons who read or recite aloud, especially in academic or religious settings.
Usage: archaic or formal; primarily historical or institutional usage
Examples
- The prelectors at the monastery took turns reading scripture during meals.
- Medieval universities employed prelectors to deliver lectures from classical texts.
- The prelectors' clear diction made the ancient poems accessible to all students.
- In some traditions, prelectors were responsible for public recitations of important documents.