What is the meaning of poet laureate?

noun

  • A poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region.
    • usage: "she is the poet laureate of all lyricists"; "he is the poet laureate of Arkansas"
  • The poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain.
    • usage: "the poet laureate is expected to provide poems for great national occasions"
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