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 This is where satirists like Stewart can help fill in the gaps: By juxtaposing populist authoritarians’ glittering generalities with the ugly reality of life under authoritarianism. Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024 Now an American, Youssef reflects on his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist during the Arab Spring — a career shift that ultimately led to him flee Egypt. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2024 When satirists cover an issue, viewers become more likely to see that issue as important. Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024 How does the satirist work around the imposition, constructing her nasty, sarcastic world of minstrelsy and sharp tongues? Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 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 5 Nov. 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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