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folklorist

folk·lore
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fohk-lawr, -lohr]
    • /ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Top questions with folklorist

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