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Definition of “encomiast”

encomiast (ɛnˈkəʊmɪˌæst Pronunciation for encomiast

Definitions

noun

  1. a person who speaks or writes an encomium

Derived Forms

enˌcomiˈastic, enˌcomiˈastical adjective
enˌcomiˈastically adverb

Word Origin

C17: from Greek enkōmiastēs, from enkōmiazein to utter an encomium

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