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; see prose, -ator, -eur

Example Sentences

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prosateur

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

But the eighteenth century was not the time for English appreciation of Dante, and Walpole, witty prosateur, was not the man to enjoy him.

From The Critical Game by Macy, John Albert

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

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

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