Declaimer: meaning, definitions and examples

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declaimer

 

[ dษชหˆkleษชmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

speech delivery

A declaimer is a person who delivers a formal speech, usually with passion and emotion. This term is often associated with oratory, public speaking, and performance. Declaimers may recite poetry, prose, or public addresses, aiming to engage and persuade their audience. The skill of declaiming involves strong vocal delivery and an understanding of rhetorical devices, making it an important aspect of communication in both literary and political realms.

Synonyms

orator, presenter, rhetorician, speaker.

Examples of usage

  • The declaimer captivated the audience with his passionate delivery.
  • During the competition, she impressed the judges as a skilled declaimer.
  • As a declaimer, he often participated in local poetry recitals.

Translations

Translations of the word "declaimer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น declamador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคšเคจเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Deklamator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembaca puisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deklamator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ—่ชญ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉclamateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ declamador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deklamasyoncu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ญ๋…์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽูƒูŽู„ูู‘ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deklarรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deklamรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ—่ฏป่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deklamator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆรฐumenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deklamator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ declamador

Etymology

The term 'declaimer' originates from the Latin root 'declamare', which means 'to cry out or declare'. This Latin verb is a combination of 'de-', meaning 'down' or 'away', and 'clamare', meaning 'to shout'. The word has been used in English since the late 15th century, primarily in the context of rhetoric and public speaking. Traditionally, declaimers were trained in the art of rhetoric in ancient Greece and Rome, where oratory was a valued skill used in public affairs, court debates, and various forms of literature. Over time, the role of the declaimer evolved, with the practice becoming more formalized in educational settings. The art of declamation involves not just the act of speaking, but also the emotional and dramatic expression that enhances the message being delivered.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,795, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.