reader

noun countable

UK /ˈriːdə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	reader
plural	readers

1
someone who reads, especially someone who reads a particular newspaper, book, or magazine
The books provide the reader with an introduction to natural history.
Readers of our magazine will be familiar with her column.
a Sun/Guardian/Times etc reader (=someone who regularly reads a particular newspaper or magazine):
an exclusive offer for Cosmo readers
Synonyms and related words
Reading
reading
reader
scan
1. 1a
  someone who reads, especially books
  I am an avid reader of detective novels.
  Synonyms and related words
  Reading
  reading
  reader
  scan
2. 1b
  someone who reads in a particular way or with a particular level of skill
  a special programme for slow readers
  Synonyms and related words
  Reading
  reading
  reader
  scan
2
a piece of electronic equipment that reads information from plastic cards, tapes etc
Synonyms and related words
Machines and equipment according to general function
agitator
balance
blower
3
educationa book containing simple pieces of writing, exercises etc, used by people who are learning to read or learning a language
Synonyms and related words
Types of published book
almanac
annual
anthology
4
educationsomeone who teaches in a university in the UK with a position just below that of a professor
Synonyms and related words
Teachers in college or university
academic
assistant professor
associate professor
5
a lay reader in a Christian church
Synonyms and related words
Christian churches and religious groups and their members
acolyte
Amish
Anglican

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