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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
Translations
elocutionist [ˌeləˈkjuːʃənɪst] N → profesor(a) m/f de elocución, recitador(a) m/f
elocutionist
n → Sprecherzieher(in) m(f)


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Unfortunately for Anne, a professional elocutionist was staying at the hotel and had consented to recite.
Anne Of Green Gables by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
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.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context
"'Thus bad begins; but worse remains behind,' as the Standard Elocutionist says," said Agatha, adding another sentence to her confession.
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