Synonyms of poet laureate

Noun

1. poet laureate, poet

usage: a poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region; "she is the poet laureate of all lyricists"; "he is the poet laureate of Arkansas"

2. poet laureate, poet, laureate

usage: the poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain; "the poet laureate is expected to provide poems for great national occasions"