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narratologist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˌnærəˈtɒlədʒɪst//

KK: /nɛrəˈtɑlədʒɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who studies the structure and function of narrative and storytelling in literature and other forms of communication.


Example

The narratologist analyzed the different ways stories are told in various cultures.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what a narratologist does?
Sloth B
Not really, but it sounds interesting!
Sloth A
They study how stories are told and the structures behind them.
Sloth B
Wow, that must be a fascinating field to explore!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
storyteller
analyzer
scholar
Antonyms
listener
audience
novice
Root Explanation

Narratologist → It is formed from "narratio" (from Latin, meaning narration or storytelling) and "-logist" (from Greek "logistēs", meaning one who studies or specializes in). A narratologist is someone who studies the structure and function of narrative and storytelling.

Memory Tip

Think of 'narration' as the act of telling a story, and '-logist' means someone who studies. So, a narratologist is someone who studies how stories are told.

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