griot

gri·ot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gree-oh, gree-oh, gree-ot]
- /griˈoʊ, ˈgri oʊ, ˈgri ɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gree-oh, gree-oh, gree-ot]
- /griˈoʊ, ˈgri oʊ, ˈgri ɒt/

Definitions of griot word

noun griot a member of a hereditary caste among the peoples of western Africa whose function is to keep an oral history of the tribe or village and to entertain with stories, poems, songs, dances, etc. 1
noun griot A member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa. 1
noun griot (in Western Africa) a member of a caste responsible for maintaining an oral record of tribal history in the form of music, poetry, and storytelling 0
noun griot a traditional, W African musician or storyteller who recounts the oral history of a village, family, etc. 0
noun griot A West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions; a wandering musician and poet. 0
noun griot A Haitian dish of fried pork. 0

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Origin of griot

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; < French, earlier guiriot, perhaps ultimately < Portuguese criado domestic servant, altered in W African coastal creoles

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Parts of speech for Griot

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griot popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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