satirist

noun

sat·​i·​rist ˈsa-tə-rist How to pronounce satirist (audio)
: one that satirizes
especially : a writer of satire

Examples of satirist in a Sentence

social satirists of the American Dream the great British satirist, Jonathan Swift
Recent Examples on the Web Christopher Durang, a Tony Award-winning playwright and a master satirist, died on Tuesday night at his home in Pipersville, Pa., in Bucks County. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024 And human rights groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union have warned that overly broad regulations could also raise First Amendment concerns for the journalists who report on deepfakes or political satirists who wield them. Brian Contreras, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for satirist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of satirist was in 1566

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“Satirist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satirist. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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satirist

noun
sat·​i·​rist ˈsat-ə-rəst How to pronounce satirist (audio)
: a person who satirizes
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