As nouns the difference between poet and orator
is that poet is a person who writes poems while orator is someone who orates or delivers an oration.
poet
Alternative forms
* (rare or archaic)
* poete (rare or archaic)
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who writes poems.
Derived terms
* poetaster
* poetess
Synonyms
* (l)
Hyponyms
* (l)
Anagrams
*
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orator
English
Alternative forms
* oratour (obsolete)
Noun
(
en noun)
Someone who orates or delivers an oration.
A skilled and eloquent public speaker.
Derived terms
* oratory
* stump orator