What does laudator mean?
A laudator is a person who gives praise or commendation, often in a formal, elaborate, or highly enthusiastic manner. The word is literary and much less common than “praiser,” “admirer,” or “commender,” but its Latinate character gives it a formal or ceremonial tone. A laudator might commend an artist, praise the work of a colleague, or extol the achievements of a public figure. The expression “a laudator of someone or something” is especially characteristic: a writer may describe a historian as “a laudator of the Roman Republic” or an artist as “a constant laudator of coastal landscapes.” Although laudator clearly focuses on praise, it does not necessarily imply that the praise is insincere or excessive. Its principal meaning is simply that of one who lauds or extols. The word is also occasionally used figuratively in discussion of critical or commemorative writing, where the language of praise may itself become an object of analysis.
nounA person who praises or commends someone or something, especially in a formal or elaborate way.
- A person who praises or commends another person or thing.
"The chairman became an enthusiastic laudator of the project after seeing its results."
"She was a generous laudator of her colleagues' work."
"The essay was written by a laudator of the architect's contribution to the city."
The standard plural is formed by adding -s.
"Several laudators praised the scholarship of the historian."
A laudator may offer praise, but the word’s uncommon Latin form gives even a modest compliment a ceremonial flourish.
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Where does laudator come from?
The word comes from the Latin noun laudator, formed from laudare, meaning “to praise” or “to commend.” It developed within the language of formal praise and eulogy and entered English as a direct borrowing rather than a native English formation. English words such as “laud,” “laudable,” “laudation,” and “laudatory” share the same Latin root and preserve its emphasis on approval or commendation.
How laudator is actually used
This is a formal, literary, and relatively uncommon word. It is more emphatic than “praiser” and is often used when praise is expressed at length or with great enthusiasm.