Storyteller: meaning, definitions and examples
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storyteller
[ ˈstɔːriˌtɛlər ]
person who tells stories
A storyteller is someone who tells stories, whether orally or through other mediums such as books, movies, or theater. Storytellers have the ability to captivate an audience and transport them to different worlds through their narratives. They often use their creativity and imagination to craft compelling tales that entertain, educate, or inspire others.
Synonyms
narrator, raconteur, spinner of yarns
Examples of usage
- The storyteller mesmerized the children with her tales of adventure and magic.
- As a professional storyteller, he traveled to schools and libraries to share his stories with audiences of all ages.
Translations
Translations of the word "storyteller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contador de histórias
🇮🇳 कहानी सुनाने वाला
🇩🇪 Geschichtenerzähler
🇮🇩 pendongeng
🇺🇦 оповідач
🇵🇱 bajarz
🇯🇵 物語を語る人
🇫🇷 conteur
🇪🇸 cuentacuentos
🇹🇷 hikaye anlatıcısı
🇰🇷 이야기꾼
🇸🇦 راوي القصص
🇨🇿 vypravěč
🇸🇰 rozprávač
🇨🇳 故事讲述者
🇸🇮 pripovedovalec
🇮🇸 sögumaður
🇰🇿 әңгімеші
🇬🇪 მოთხრობილი
🇦🇿 nağıllı
🇲🇽 cuentacuentos
Etymology
The term 'storyteller' dates back to ancient times when oral storytelling was the primary means of passing down traditions, history, and culture. Storytellers played a crucial role in preserving and sharing knowledge through generations. With the advent of written language and later, various forms of media, the role of the storyteller evolved but remained essential in human communication and entertainment.
See also: stories, storyline, storytellers, storytelling.