noun Uncommon

laureate

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Laureate (noun) means a person honored for outstanding achievement in a field, especially a Nobel Prize winner. Example: “The Nobel laureate gave a lecture on climate science.”

noun

A person honored for outstanding achievement in a field, especially a Nobel Prize winner.

"The Nobel laureate gave a lecture on climate science."

adj

Honored with a wreath of laurel as a mark of distinction.

"The poet laureate composes verse for royal and national occasions."

How to use laureate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone officially honored for excellence, especially a prize winner.

Common pairings

Nobel laureate poet laureate

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: laureates
Third person singular: laureates
Past tense: laureated

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Etymology

From Latin laureatus, "crowned with laurel," from laurea, the laurel wreath given as an award to poets and victors.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “laureate” mean?

The word “laureate” means a person honored for outstanding achievement in a field, especially a Nobel Prize winner. In plain terms, someone officially honored for excellence, especially a prize winner.

How do you pronounce “laureate”?

“Laureate” is pronounced LOR-ee-uht (/ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ in IPA).

How do you use “laureate” in a sentence?

Here is “laureate” used in a sentence: “The Nobel laureate gave a lecture on climate science.”

What part of speech is “laureate”?

Depending on how it is used, “laureate” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “laureate” come from?

The word “laureate” comes from Latin. From Latin laureatus, "crowned with laurel," from laurea, the laurel wreath given as an award to poets and victors.

Is “laureate” a common word?

“Laureate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “laureate” have?

“Laureate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person honored for outstanding achievement in a field, especially a Nobel Prize winner.