laureateship

lau·re·ate

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Definitions of laureateship word

noun laureateship a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field or with a particular award: a Nobel laureate. 1
noun laureateship poet laureate. 1
adjective laureateship deserving or having special recognition for achievement, as for poetry (often used immediately after the noun that is modified): poet laureate; conjurer laureate. 1
adjective laureateship having special distinction or recognition in a field: the laureate men of science. 1
adjective laureateship crowned or decked with laurel as a mark of honor. 1
adjective laureateship consisting of or resembling laurel, as a wreath or crown. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English; < Latin laureātus crowned with laurel, equivalent to laure(us) of laurel (laur(us) bay tree + -eus -eous) + -ātus -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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