Definitions

1. noun

A person honored or rewarded, especially for literary or academic achievements.

“The poet was awarded the Nobel Prize and became a laureate in her field.”

2. noun

A person who holds a chair or professorship in a university, especially one that is designated to honor a particular field of study.

“The university appointed a new laureate to its chair of English literature.”

3. adjective

Honored or rewarded, especially for literary or academic achievements.

“She was a laureate poet, known for her beautiful and poignant verse.”