Meaning of the word "town crier" in English

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town crier

US /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
UK /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
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Noun

1.

an official of a town or village who makes public announcements in the streets

Example:
The town crier announced the king's decree.
In ancient times, the town crier was an important source of news.
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