1. a person who expresses grief, sorrow, or regret

Examples

• The lamenter wept openly at the funeral service.
• She was known as a professional lamenter who was hired for traditional ceremonies.
• The old woman served as the chief lamenter for the village.
• Ancient cultures often employed lamenters to lead mourning rituals.
• The lamenter's sorrowful cries echoed through the cemetery.
• He became a lamenter of lost traditions and forgotten customs.