Definition

A person who tells a story again, often in a different way or from a different perspective.

Example

The reteller added their own twist to the classic fairy tale.

Conversation

I just finished reading a fantastic book that had a great reteller of classic tales.

Oh really? I love stories that bring old tales back to life.

Yeah, this reteller added so many interesting twists to the original stories.

That sounds amazing! I might have to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reteller → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "tell" (from Old English "tellan", meaning to count or relate). The word "reteller" means someone who tells or relates a story again.

Memory Tip

Think of someone telling a story 'again' ('re-') — that's why a reteller is someone who recounts a tale.

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