Anecdotalist: meaning, definitions and examples

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anecdotalist

 

[ ˌanɪkˈdoʊtəlɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who tells anecdotes

An anecdotalist is a person who specializes in telling amusing or interesting short stories, often based on personal experiences. They have a talent for engaging an audience with their entertaining tales.

Synonyms

raconteur, storyteller

Examples of usage

  • The party was a hit thanks to the hilarious anecdotes shared by the anecdotalist.
  • As an anecdotalist, she knew how to capture the attention of her listeners with her witty storytelling.

Translations

Translations of the word "anecdotalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anecdotalista

🇮🇳 किस्सेबाज़

🇩🇪 Anekdotensammler

🇮🇩 anecdotalist

🇺🇦 анекдоталіст

🇵🇱 anegdotysta

🇯🇵 逸話家 (itsuwayaka)

🇫🇷 anecdotiste

🇪🇸 anecdotista

🇹🇷 anekdotçu

🇰🇷 일화 수집가 (ilhwa sujipga)

🇸🇦 راوي النكت (rawi al-nukat)

🇨🇿 anekdotista

🇸🇰 anekdotista

🇨🇳 轶事搜集者 (yìshì sōují zhě)

🇸🇮 anecdotalist

🇮🇸 anecdotalist

🇰🇿 анекдотшы

🇬🇪 ანეკდოტისტი (anekdotisti)

🇦🇿 anekdotçu

🇲🇽 anecdotista

Etymology

The term 'anecdotalist' originated from the word 'anecdote,' which comes from the Greek 'anekdota,' meaning unpublished items. Anecdotes have been used throughout history to convey messages or entertain listeners. Anecdotalists have a long tradition of sharing stories and experiences to connect with their audience.

See also: anecdotes.