DictionaryRoot: laurea
Latin
laurea
laurel crown
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noun / adjective
laureate
LOR-ee-ut/ˈlɔːriət/
A person honored for outstanding achievement, or describing such a person.
Etymology
A laureate was literally crowned with laurels, an emblem of victory or poetic distinction. The title expanded from honored poets to other recognized achievers, including Nobel prize winners.