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reader

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɹidɝ// UK //ɹˈiːdɐ// read·er Archaic General-service Slang

n. a person who reads books, magazines, or other written materials. It can also mean a book used for learning a language or a subject in school.

n. a person who consumes written or printed matter; also, a textbook designed to provide practice in reading or to teach a specific subject.


SIMPLE

She is an avid reader who finishes two books every week.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher asked every student to buy the graded reader for the intermediate English course.

COMPLEX

While the author intended the novel for a general audience, the academic reader may find deeper layers of symbolism regarding the historical period.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with adjectives like 'avid', 'voracious', or 'casual' to describe reading habits.

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