What is the meaning of laureate?

noun

  • Someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath.

adjective

  • Worthy of the greatest honor or distinction. "The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag- James Traub
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