Readers: meaning, definitions and examples

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readers

[ ˈriːdərz ]

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books

A person who reads or is fond of reading.

Synonyms

bibliophile, bookworm, literary enthusiast

Examples of usage

Readers can enjoy different genres of literature.
She is an avid reader and spends hours in the library.

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technology

A device or software used for reading digital content.

Synonyms

e-reader, kindle, tablet

Examples of usage

E-readers are becoming increasingly popular for digital book consumption.
The new e-reader has a high-resolution display.

Translations

Translations of the word "readers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leitores

🇮🇳 पाठक

🇩🇪 Leser

🇮🇩 pembaca

🇺🇦 читачі

🇵🇱 czytelnicy

🇯🇵 読者

🇫🇷 lecteurs

🇪🇸 lectores

🇹🇷 okuyucular

🇰🇷 독자

🇸🇦 قراء

🇨🇿 čtenáři

🇸🇰 čitatelia

🇨🇳 读者

🇸🇮 bralci

🇮🇸 lesendur

🇰🇿 оқырмандар

🇬🇪 მკითხველები

🇦🇿 oxucular

🇲🇽 lectores

Word origin

The word 'readers' originated from Middle English 'redere', which is derived from Old English 'rǣdere', meaning 'counselor, reader'. The term evolved over time to refer to individuals who enjoy reading books or digital content.