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elocutionist

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el·o·cu·tion  (l-kyshn)
n.
1. The art of public speaking in which gesture, vocal production, and delivery are emphasized.
2. A style or manner of speaking, especially in public.

[Middle English elocucioun, from Latin locti, loctin-, from loctus, past participle of loqu, to speak out : -, ex-, ex- + loqu, to speak; see tolkw- in Indo-European roots.]

elo·cution·ary (-sh-nr) adj.
elo·cution·ist n.

elocutionist
1. a person skilled at public speaking.
2. a teacher of elocution.
See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.elocutionist - a public speaker trained in voice production and gesture and delivery
orator, public speaker, rhetorician, speechifier, speechmaker - a person who delivers a speech or oration

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Unfortunately for Anne, a professional elocutionist was staying at the hotel and had consented to recite.
Her gift o' gab is what's goin' to be the makin' of her; mebbe she'll lecture, or recite pieces, like that Portland elocutionist that come out here to the harvest supper.
"'Thus bad begins; but worse remains behind,' as the Standard Elocutionist says," said Agatha, adding another sentence to her confession.
 
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