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/poˈeta/

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Translation

poet

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Word origin

From Latin poeta, from Greek poietes, meaning a maker or author, from poiein, to make or create. A poet was literally a maker of verse.

Origin
Greek
Root
poietes
English cognates
poet, poem, poetry

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpoetas

Examples

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The poet read his verses aloud.

Federico García Lorca .

Federico Garcia Lorca was a great Spanish poet.

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That poet writes about love and death.

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What an imagination this young poet has!

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The poet received an award for her latest book.

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This word is taught in chapter 33, lesson 7: poeta, agalla, volumen and 7 more words.