LECTORATE


Meaning of LECTORATE in English

ˈlekt(ə)rə̇t, -təˌrāt noun

or lec·tor·ship ˈlektərˌship, -kˌtȯrˌ-

( -s )

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: Late Latin lectoratus, from lector lector + Latin -atus -ate

: the office or order of lector

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