laureatki

Laureatka is a Polish noun meaning a woman who has been awarded a prize or honor. The plural form laureatki denotes a group of female laureates. In mixed-gender contexts, Polish typically uses phrases like laureaci i laureatki, or otherwise uses the masculine plural laureaci as a generic form, following standard gender agreement rules.

The term derives from the French lauréat (from Latin laurus, laurel), a symbol of victory and honor that dates to antiquity. In contemporary Polish, laureatka and laureatki are used across fields, including science, literature, arts, and public life, to refer to winners of national or international prizes, scholarships, or honorary titles.

Singular usage follows gender: laureatka for a single woman laureate, laureat for a single man. Plural usage likewise follows gender, with laureatki for multiple women, laureaci for multiple men, and phrases like laureaci i laureatki for groups of mixed gender. In formal writing, some style guides encourage gender-balanced or gender-neutral phrasing when possible.

Notable usage appears in media and academic literature when describing female prize recipients, including discussions of Nobel Prize laureatki and other distinguished winners. See also: laureate, Nobel Prize, prize recipient.