Can you pronounce raconteur?
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Raconteur
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Raconteur
noun 1. A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"She's more than just a singer; she shares stories like a skilled raconteur in between songs."
"Someone needs to tell Mr. Smith that we need a geology professor, not a raconteur with a story for every situation."
"Old Hollywood raconteurs such as Bob Hope and Lucille Ball were known for their ability to tell a story or a joke almost more than for their acting skill."
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French, early 19th century
Why This Word?
"Raconteur" is an example of how a root word can diverge into different meanings. The Latin word "computare" means "to calculate," and it's the basis for the English words "count" and, of course, "computer." ...
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