Folklorist

/ˈfəʊklɔːrɪst/
noun

A person who studies culture and history, especially traditional beliefs, customs, and stories.

As a folklorist, he spent many years studying and documenting the local traditions of various indigenous tribes.
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  • professional folklorist
  • folklorist studies

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noun

A person who studies culture and history, especially traditional beliefs, customs, and stories.

As a folklorist, he spent many years studying and documenting the local traditions of various indigenous tribes.
Visual representation of "folklorist" - A person who studies culture and history, especially traditional beliefs, customs, and stories.

Often appears as...

  • professional folklorist
  • folklorist studies

Usage tips

Academic

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Academic Field

Folklorist refers to a specialized academic or professional field, not just anyone interested in traditions.

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She earned her degree as a folklorist from the university.
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Context Sensitive

Use 'folklorist' mainly in discussions about cultural research or when referring to someone's professional title.

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The conference was attended by many prominent folklorists.
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Traditional Emphasis

'Folklorist' implies a focus on traditions that are often passed down orally through generations.

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The village's folklorist shared ancient tales with the children.
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Academic Field

Folklorist refers to a specialized academic or professional field, not just anyone interested in traditions.

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She earned her degree as a folklorist from the university.
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Context Sensitive

Use 'folklorist' mainly in discussions about cultural research or when referring to someone's professional title.

Illustration for Context Sensitive
The conference was attended by many prominent folklorists.
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Traditional Emphasis

'Folklorist' implies a focus on traditions that are often passed down orally through generations.

Illustration for Traditional Emphasis
The village's folklorist shared ancient tales with the children.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Academic Field

Folklorist refers to a specialized academic or professional field, not just anyone interested in traditions.

Illustration for Academic Field
She earned her degree as a folklorist from the university.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Context Sensitive

Use 'folklorist' mainly in discussions about cultural research or when referring to someone's professional title.

Illustration for Context Sensitive
The conference was attended by many prominent folklorists.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Traditional Emphasis

'Folklorist' implies a focus on traditions that are often passed down orally through generations.

Illustration for Traditional Emphasis
The village's folklorist shared ancient tales with the children.
Visual representation of the word "Folklorist"

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Quote examples

Alan Dundes

American Educator

As a folklorist, I have come to believe that no piece of folklore continues to be transmitted unless it means something - even if neither the speaker nor the audience can articulate what that meaning might be.
Portrait of Alan Dundes

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John Corey Whaley

American Writer

I've been an assistant to a folklorist and a teacher. There may or may not have been some sandwich-making at a certain sub chain in my past as well.
Portrait of John Corey Whaley

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Alan Dundes

American Educator

I find all folklore challenging, and I never cease to be grateful that I became a professional folklorist.
Portrait of Alan Dundes

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Alan Dundes

American Educator

My academic identity is that of a folklorist, and for many years I have taught only folklore courses.
Portrait of Alan Dundes

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Terri Windling

American Artist

I'm an artist, I'm not an academic folklorist.
Portrait of Terri Windling

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Alan Dundes

American Educator

As a folklorist, I have come to believe that no piece of folklore continues to be transmitted unless it means something - even if neither the speaker nor the audience can articulate what that meaning might be.
Portrait of Alan Dundes

Quote examples

John Corey Whaley

American Writer

I've been an assistant to a folklorist and a teacher. There may or may not have been some sandwich-making at a certain sub chain in my past as well.
Portrait of John Corey Whaley

Quote examples

Alan Dundes

American Educator

I find all folklore challenging, and I never cease to be grateful that I became a professional folklorist.
Portrait of Alan Dundes

Quote examples

Alan Dundes

American Educator

My academic identity is that of a folklorist, and for many years I have taught only folklore courses.
Portrait of Alan Dundes

Quote examples

Terri Windling

American Artist

I'm an artist, I'm not an academic folklorist.
Portrait of Terri Windling
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