1. plural of folklorist; scholars or experts who study folklore, including traditional stories, customs, beliefs, and practices of a culture or community
Usage: always plural form; academic discipline

Examples

• Folklorists have documented hundreds of fairy tales from different regions around the world.
• The folklorists at the university conducted interviews with elderly residents to preserve local traditions.
• Many folklorists believe that studying myths helps us understand a culture's values and history.
• These folklorists specialize in analyzing the symbolism found in traditional folk songs.
• The conference brought together folklorists from twelve countries to share their research findings.
• Folklorists often work in museums to catalog and preserve cultural artifacts and oral histories.