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storyteller

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɔɹiˌtɛɫɝ// UK //stˈɔːɹɪtˌɛlɐ// sto·ry·teller

n. a person who tells stories to an audience. This can be someone who writes books, makes movies, or simply tells interesting tales to friends.

n. a person who narrates stories, whether through oral tradition, literature, or performance. Often used to describe someone with a particular talent for engaging an audience through narrative.


SIMPLE

My grandfather was a wonderful storyteller who knew many old legends.

CONTEXTUAL

The director is known as a master storyteller who can make even a simple plot feel epic and emotional.

COMPLEX

While the historian focuses on verifiable facts, the storyteller prioritizes the emotional truth of the narrative, often weaving folklore into the historical tapestry to captivate the listener.

Synonyms
Origin

From story + teller.

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