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- [fohk-lawr, -lohr]
- /ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fohk-lawr, -lohr]
- /ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr/
Definitions of folklorist word
- noun folklorist the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people. 1
- noun folklorist the study of such lore. 1
- noun folklorist a body of widely held but false or unsubstantiated beliefs. 1
- noun folklorist A person who studies or collects folklore. 1
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Origin of folklorist
First appearance:
before 1846 One of the 33% newest English words
1846; folk + lore1; coined by English scholar and antiquary William John Thoms (1803-85)
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Parts of speech for Folklorist
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folklorist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
folklorist usage trend in Literature
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