ˈ(h)yümərə̇st noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French humoriste, from humeur humor + -iste -ist
1. archaic : a person subject to humors or whims : one who has some peculiarity or eccentricity of character which he indulges in odd or whimsical ways
2. : a person given to the display or enjoyment of humor: as
a. : a person with a strong sense of humor : a facetious person : joker , wag
two local humorists go in … to make a goat of the doctor — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin
b. : a writer specializing in or noted for the quality of his humor
a great and powerful humorist