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folclorista

folklorist

noun fol-kloh-REES-tah Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Usage Note

Folclorista refers to a researcher or performer specializing in folklore and traditional culture. The word can be masculine or feminine — el folclorista, la folclorista — making it a common-gender noun. It is sometimes spelled folklorista with a k, though the RAE prefers the c spelling.

Examples

"La folclorista publicó un libro sobre danzas regionales."

Natural Translation

The folklorist published a book about regional dances.

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