TOP

Definition of praise singer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

praise singer

noun
 
/ˈpreɪz sɪŋə(r)/
 
/ˈpreɪz sɪŋər/
(also praise poet)
(South African English)
jump to other results
  1. (in traditional African society) a person who writes and performs music and poetry in order to praise a leader or other important person
    • Traditionally, a praise singer accompanies the chief on important occasions.
    • A Zulu praise singer extolled the virtues of Zuma.
trait
noun
 
 
From the Word list
Oxford 5000
B2
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries Word of the Day