Meaning of the word satirist in English

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satirist

US /ˈsæt̬.ɚ.ɪst/
UK /ˈsæt̬.ɚ.ɪst/
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Noun

1.

a person who uses satire to criticize or mock something, often in a humorous way

Example:
Jonathan Swift, the author of 'Gulliver's Travels', was a renowned satirist.
The political satirist used humor to highlight societal flaws.
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