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PRONUNCIATION OF POET LAUREATE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POET LAUREATE

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WHAT DOES POET LAUREATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Poet laureate

A poet laureate is a poet officially appointed by a government or conferring institution, who is often expected to compose poems for special events and occasions. It is a tradition dating back to the first days of classical civilization, to associate laurel with proficiency in arts and poetry, or with victory. The Italians Albertino Mussato and Francesco Petrarca were the first to be crowned poets laureate after the classical age, respectively in 1315 and 1342. In Britain, the term dates from the appointment of Bernard André by Henry VII of England. In modern times, the title may also be conferred by an organization such as the Poetry Foundation, which has a designated Children's Poet Laureate. Other examples are the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate, which is designated by a "Presenting Partners" group from within the community; the Minnesota Poet Laureate chosen by the League of Minnesota Poets; the Northampton Poet Laureate chosen by the Northampton Arts Council, and the Martha's Vineyard Poet Laureate chosen by ten judges representing the Martha's Vineyard Poetry Society. Over a dozen national governments continue the poet laureate tradition.

Definition of poet laureate in the English dictionary

The definition of poet laureate in the dictionary is the poet appointed as court poet of Britain who is given a post as an officer of the Royal Household. The first was Ben Jonson in 1616.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POET LAUREATE

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WORDS THAT END LIKE POET LAUREATE

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Synonyms and antonyms of poet laureate in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «poet laureate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POET LAUREATE

Find out the translation of poet laureate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

桂冠诗人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

poeta laureado
570 millions of speakers

English

poet laureate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महाकवि
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الشاعر الحائز على جائزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поэт-лауреат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

poeta laureado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কবি বিজয়ী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poète lauréat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyair penyair
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dichterfürst
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

桂冠詩人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

계관 시인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penyair pujangga
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nhà thơ đoạt giải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவிஞர் பரிசு பெற்றவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कवी सरसेनापती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şair ödüllü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

poeta laureato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poeta, laureat Nagrody
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поет - лауреат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poet laureat
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

δαφνοστεφής ποιητής
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

hofdigter
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

PoetLaureate
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

poet prisvinner
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about poet laureate

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4 QUOTES WITH «POET LAUREATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word poet laureate.
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Robert Hass
As poet laureate, I was asked to be a spokesman for literature.
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Steven T. Katz
The poet laureate of England talked about murdering Jews on the West Bank.
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John Krasinski
My name was originally John Collins, but I just didn't think it had the flair I needed. I found out the poet laureate of Poland was named Krasinski and so it seemed like a shoe-in for show business.
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Natasha Trethewey
It is a tremendous honor to be named poet laureate, but one that I find humbling as well, because it's the kind of thing that makes me feel like - even as it's been bestowed upon me - I must continue to live up to what it means... Being the younger laureate in the age of social media is a new challenge.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POET LAUREATE»

Discover the use of poet laureate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to poet laureate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, poet laureate
Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson. Thus truth was multiplied on truth, the world Like one great garden show'd, And thro' the wreaths of floating dark upcurl'd, Rare sunrise flow'd. And Freedom rear'd in that august sunrise Her beautiful bold  ...
Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson, 1901
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The Poetical Works of the Late Thomas Warton, and Poet Laureate
Thomas Warton Richard Mant. ODE XI. ON THE APPROACH of SUMMER, Te, dea, te sugiunt venli, te nubila cœli, jldventumque tuum ; tibi suaveis dœdala tellus Summittit jlores ; tibi rident aquora pond ; . Placalumque nitet dijf'ufo lumine  ...
Thomas Warton, Richard Mant, 1802
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A Study of the Works of Alfred Tennyson, D.C.L., Poet Laureate
A FEW DAYS WITH THE POET LAUREATE. In my heart of hearts, I do not feel that I have put a false title to this paper. It is true that I did not see the Laureate with my bodily eyes. I did not wish to see him. I should like to have had him for a ...
Edward Campbell Tainsh, 1868
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Memoirs of William Wordsworth, Poet-laureate
Christopher Wordsworth. by him under the condition expressed in the above correspondence; for, after this period, his lyre was almost silent; he wrote but little , and only on the spur of occasional impulses. But it ought to be remembered, that  ...
Christopher Wordsworth, 1851
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The Complete Works of Alfred Tennyson, Poet Laureate
Alfred Tennyson Anthonie Cornelis Loffelt. So many minds did gird their orbs with beams, Tho' one did fling the fire. Heaven flow'd upon the soul in many dreams Of high desire. Thus truth was multiplied on truth, the world Like one great ...
Alfred Tennyson, Anthonie Cornelis Loffelt, 1870
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The Poetical Works of Alfred Tennyson, Poet Laureate, Etc
Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson. Her words did gather thunder as they ran, And as the lightning to the thunder Which follows it, riving the spirit of man, Making earth wonder, So was their meaning to her words. No sword Of wrath her right arm ...
Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson, 1861
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Strictures on the poet laureate's Book of the Church
John Milner, John Milner (Bp.) Note to Vol. ii. p. 151, of " The Book of the Church." Mr. Southey must greatly have changed his opinion concerning the marriage of the clergy, in case he has any settled opinion of the matter, since he published ...
John Milner, John Milner (Bp.), 1824
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The Crowning of a Poet's Quest: Derek Walcott's Tiepolo's Hound
Question: Taking into account the controversy both before and after the runup choice for poet laureate in England, what's your opinion on the relevance of such a title in the United Kingdom nowadays? DW: Did you hear the question? No?
Paola Loreto, 2009
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2014 Poet's Market
THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF BEING REDMOND'S POET LAUREATE What are the best parts of being Poet Laureate of my city? I love getting to know my community better. There have been comic moments – like judging a limerick ...
Robert Lee Brewer, 2013
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Ebony
Hayden's position, established in 1936, is considered to be the American equivalent of Britain's poet laureate and,- as such, represents the highest honor that the U.S. government can bestow on a poet. Hayden's predecessors, for example, ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POET LAUREATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term poet laureate is used in the context of the following news items.
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US Poet Laureate visits CSUMB
Juan Felipe Herrera writes and speaks with passion. The new poet laureate of the United States brings a Latino perspective to his new role, ... «The Salinas Californian, Jul 15»
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WITH HER WORDS
STOCKTON — Waking up Wednesday as Stockton's first “poet laureate,” Tama Brisbane was forced to invent a new word to describe how she ... «Stockton Record, Jul 15»
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Lewisville's poet laureate to lead night of readings
Lewisville's poet laureate J. Paul Holcomb will lead a free poetry reading July 30 at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Kay Ryan, 16th Poet Laureate, to present at the La Grua Center
STONINGTON — Kay Ryan, 16th Poet Laureate of the United States and former Chancellor of The Academy of American Poets, and the 2015 ... «The Westerly Sun, Jul 15»
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After 56 years, a poet laureate for Michigan?
Michigan last had a poet laureate in 1959, but a bipartisan bill introduced in the state House of Representatives is looking to change that. «Michigan Radio, Jul 15»
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US Poet Laureate shares Afro-Cuban rhythms at CSUMB
Recently named U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera leads exercises in African-Cuban rhythms at CSUMB on Monday. (Courtesy of ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
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Dakota Midday: New Poet Laureate Lee Ann Roripaugh
Since July 1, Lee Ann Roripaugh has been South Dakota's new poet laureate. She was appointed by Governor Dennis Daugaard and ... «SDPB Radio, Jul 15»
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Search for next Young Poet Laureate
London writer development agency Spread the Word is looking for the next Young Poet Laureate for London. The age range of the Young Poet ... «The Bookseller, Jul 15»
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Kansas Poet Laureate set to speak around state
The Kansas Humanities Council has announced 12 communities that will host events featuring the current Poet Laureate of Kansas throughout ... «Hutchinson News, Jul 15»
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Guns, abortion and poet laureate on lawmakers' minds
LANSING – The House may not have taken action on a plan to fix Michigan roads when it returned from a three-week summer break, but ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»

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