Definition of poet laureate Poet laureate

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We found 6 definitions of poet laureate from 3 different sources.

What does poet laureate mean?

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poet laureate - the poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain; "the poet laureate is expected to provide poems for great national occasions"
		poet a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
poet laureate - a poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region; "she is the poet laureate of all lyricists"; "he is the poet laureate of Arkansas"

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poet laureate (Noun)
A poet officially appointed by a government, often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events.
poet laureate (Noun)
One who received an honorable degree in grammar, including poetry and rhetoric, at the English universities; -- so called as being presented with a wreath of laurel.
poet laureate (Noun)
Formerly, an officer of the king's household, whose business was to compose an ode annually for the king's birthday, and other suitable occasions; now, a poet officially distinguished by such honorary title , the office being a sinecure. It is said this title was first given in the time of Edward IV .

A Poet Laureate is a poet officially appointed by the government of a country. He or she is responsible for writing poems for special occasions in that country, for example a coronation or military victory.

The first Poet Laureate was in England. There are also Poets Laureate in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

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