prosateur

American  

[proh-zuh-tur] / ˌproʊ zəˈtɜr /

noun

1. a person who writes prose, especially as a livelihood.

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Etymology

Origin of prosateur

1875–80; < French < Italian prosatore; prose, -ator, -eur

Example Sentences

He is, in short, the vigorous, racy prosateur of that human comedy of which Mr. Abbey is the poet.

From Picture and Text 1893 by James, Henry

The question as to whether he was primarily a poet or a prosateur has been often asked.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

We do not even possess any equivalent of the French "prosateur," though I see no reason why "prosator" should not be used.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel

But the more positive prosateur has his work to do also, and you, as it seems to me, need this positive help of prose.

From The Intellectual Life by Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

Cicero is diffuse, and often affords little more than small-talk on abstract topics; Tacitus a brilliant but affected prosateur, Caesar a dull and uninspiring author.

From From a College Window by Benson, Arthur Christopher