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umorista

humorist

noun oo-moh-REE-stah Rare

Also means

comedian

Usage Note

Umorista is an epicene noun — the same form is used for both sexes, distinguished only by the article: l'umorista (m/f). The plural differs by gender: gli umoristi (m), le umoriste (f). It refers to someone who practises or writes humour, slightly more literary than comico (comic performer). Related: umorismo (n m, humour), umoristico (adj, humorous).

Examples

"È un noto umorista televisivo."

Natural Translation

He is a well-known television humorist.

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