lecturers

noun

A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.

A member of a university or college below the rank of assistant professor or reader; docent; lector.

(dated) A member of the Church of England clergy whose main task was to deliver sermons (lectures) in the afternoons and evenings.

Roots

legolect- · Latin · gather, choose

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