Definition of "speechwriter" [speechwriter]

• One who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession. (noun)

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• "Poor logic [some speechwriter is responsible for torture policy?], historically fallacious, and quite plainly dumb."
• "I really think this speechwriter is just looking for his 15 minutes."
• "The former Bush speechwriter is only trying to use his minor relationship with President Bush to get rich quick."