Acclamator

/ˈækləmeɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who shouts approval or acclaims something; one who participates in acclamation.

Etymology

From Latin 'acclamator,' the agent noun derived from 'acclamare.' The '-or' suffix indicates a person who performs the action of acclaiming.

Kelly Says

This word is practically extinct in English because we stopped needing a special word for 'someone who cheers'—but it perfectly captures the ancient Roman audience member shouting approval in the forum!

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