Exaltee

/ˌɛɡzɔːlˈtiː/ noun

Definition

A person who is exalted or elevated to a higher position or status; someone who receives exaltation.

Etymology

Formed from exalt + -ee suffix (denoting the recipient of an action). Following the pattern of employee, refugee, and trainee, -ee creates nouns for people who undergo or receive the action.

Kelly Says

The -ee suffix is underrated—it flips the perspective by focusing on who receives the action rather than who performs it, which is why 'exaltee' is the opposite perspective from 'exalter'!

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