Poet Laureate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural poets laureate.
  1. (in Great Britain) a poet appointed for life as an officer of the royal household, formerly expected to write poems in celebration of court and national events.
  2. a poet recognized or acclaimed as the most eminent or representative of a country or locality.
  3. (formerly) a poet whose efforts were officially recognized, as by a sovereign, university, etc.
noun plural poets laureate
  1. 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
Poet Laureate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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