Humorist — meaning in English

English meaning

• comedian noun A performer who entertains audiences with jokes and humor.
• humorist noun Someone who believes that health and temperament are determined by bodily humours; a humoralist.

Senses

Humorist is used for these senses in English:

• comedian An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

comedian — full definition

1. noun A performer who entertains audiences with jokes and humor.
2. noun A person who is naturally funny, whether or not they perform professionally.

humorist — full definition

1. noun Someone who believes that health and temperament are determined by bodily humours; a humoralist.
2. noun Someone subject to whims or fancies; an eccentric.
3. noun A humorous or witty person, especially someone skilled in humorous writing or performance.
4. noun One who studies or portrays the humours of people.

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