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Meaning of herald
A person who announces or proclaims something, especially an official or formal message.
Etymology of herald
The word "herald" originates from Old French "heraut", which is derived from the Frankish word "herewald", meaning "army leader" or "commander".
Historically, a herald was an officer who made announcements and proclaimed messages, especially in royal courts and during battles.
The term has evolved to encompass various roles, including messengers, announcers, and representatives.
Synonyms
messenger
announcer
courier
ambassador
envoy
emissary
delegate
representative
agent
spokesperson
proclaimer
declarer
notifier
informer
communicator
broadcaster
reporter
journalist
publicist
propagandist
advocate
promoter
advertisement
crier
town crier
bellman
harbinger
forerunner
precursor
heralder
messenger boy
newsboy
courier boy
errand boy
runner
expressman
express messenger
postal worker
mailman
postman
mail carrier.
Definitions
- A person sent or authorized to announce or proclaim something, especially an official or formal message.
- An official who makes proclamations or announcements, especially in a royal court.
- A sign or indication of something that is about to happen or exist.
Usage Examples
- The king's herald announced the news of the royal wedding to the entire kingdom.
- The company's spokesperson acted as a herald, promoting the new product launch to the media.
- The town crier, a modern-day herald, proclaimed the daily news and announcements in the town square.
Antonyms
silencer
concealer
hider
withholder
suppressor
censor
silencer
quietener
muffler
dampener
minimizer
downplayer
secrecy keeper
confidential agent
covert operative
spy
infiltrator
mole
informer
deceiver
liar
misinformer
disinformation agent
propagandist.