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Aim of literature? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reader

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'aim of literature?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for reader that I've seen before include "Interpreter of what is written" , "(User of) standard textbook" , "He's immersed in a book or newspaper" , "Times subscriber, perhaps?" , "Reared by book lover" .)

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