1. a person who studies, collects, or interprets folklore, including traditional stories, customs, beliefs, and practices of a culture or community
Usage: academic or professional context

Examples

• The folklorist spent years documenting the oral traditions of rural communities.
• As a folklorist, she specialized in studying the myths and legends of Celtic cultures.
• The museum hired a folklorist to curate an exhibition on traditional crafts and customs.
• Folklorists often work to preserve endangered cultural practices before they disappear.
• He became a folklorist after developing a passion for understanding how stories shape communities.
• The folklorist's research revealed surprising connections between folk tales from different regions.