noun
- 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.