1. people who tell or collect anecdotes; those who rely on personal stories rather than systematic evidence
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The anecdotalists at the dinner party entertained everyone with their amusing stories.
• Critics dismissed the speakers as mere anecdotalists who lacked scientific data.
• The conference featured both researchers and anecdotalists sharing their perspectives.
• Some historians are skilled anecdotalists who bring the past to life through personal accounts.
• The debate pitted statisticians against anecdotalists over the best way to understand public opinion.
• These anecdotalists collected hundreds of folk tales from rural communities.