What is another word for town crier?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ʊn kɹˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
A town crier is a person who announces news or events in a loud voice in public places. Synonyms for town crier include herald, announcer, proclaimer, messenger, and town-crier. Some other words that can be used in place of town crier are public crier, bellman, kerbside oracle, and town messenger. These words are used to describe a person who would have originally traveled through villages and towns delivering important news by shouting it out loud. In modern times, town criers have traditionally been seen in historical reenactments or ceremonial events, however, the role has experienced a resurgence in popularity in some communities, allowing these traditional synonyms for town crier to come back into use.
