elocutionist

/ˌɛləˈkjuʃənɪst/
noun
  1. A person who is skilled in public speaking, especially in clear and expressive pronunciation, tone, and gesture.
    • The school's elocutionist won first place in the statewide speech competition.
    • He hired an elocutionist to help him prepare for his presidential debate.
    • The elocutionist captivated the audience with her powerful voice and perfect diction.
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