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- pronunciation:
- lor
ri
iht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition: |
given especial honor or high praise, esp. by an official body.
The poet and playwright John Dryden was the first poet laureate of England. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, esp. in the arts or sciences.
He is a Nobel laureate in economics.She has been a laureate in both prestigious piano competitions. |
| definition 2: |
see "poet laureate."
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| related words: |
champion |
| derivation: |
laureateship (n.) |
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