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The aim of literature? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reader

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This might be a double definition.

'the aim' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'literature?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for reader that I've seen before include "(User of) standard textbook" , "Reared by book lover" , "Interpreter of what is written" , "Learning book" , "One perusing book" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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