Folklorist

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊkˈɫoʊˈɹɪst/

Folklorist (noun)

  1. A person who studies traditional stories, songs, and beliefs from a community, especially how they change over time.
  2. A person who gathers and records local traditions from people, such as tales told by families or communities.

Examples

  • A folklorist studies folk stories from many communities.
  • The folklorist studies folk stories and compares old versions.