A reader is a person who reads, especially someone who enjoys reading books regularly. It can also mean a simple book or text written for learners at a certain level.
It is formed from the verb “read” plus the agent suffix “-er,” which indicates a person who performs an action. “Read” goes back to Old English “rǣdan,” meaning “to interpret or advise.”
Calling someone “a reader” isn’t just describing what they do; it’s almost a personality type, like calling someone “a runner.” In education, a “reader” book is specially shaped to fit a learner’s current abilities, building a staircase of difficulty one step at a time.
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