first reader
The term "first reader" can refer to a beginner's book for children, a person providing initial feedback on a manuscript, or an official in Christian Science.
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Definition
A1Children's Education
A book designed to help young children learn to read, typically featuring simple words and pictures.
Example
- The library has a section dedicated to first readers for kindergarten students.
B2Literature
The initial person who reads and reviews a writer's work to provide feedback.
Example
- She always asks her best friend to be her first reader before submitting her stories.
C1Religion
(Christian Science)An elected official in Christian Science who conducts services and reads from Mary Baker Eddy's writings.
Example
- The First Reader led the congregation in the Sunday service.
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