Folklorist (noun)

A person who studies and is knowledgeable about folklore, including traditional customs, beliefs, and stories of a particular group of people.

Origin:

From the german word 'volkskundler', derived from 'volkskunde' meaning 'folk-lore' and the suffix '-ist' meaning 'one who practices or is an expert in', in english 'folklorist'.

Examples:

1. The folklorist was fascinated by the stories passed down from generation to generation in the small village.
2. The local university hired a folklorist to document the folktales of the indigenous people before they were lost forever.
3. As a folklorist, he spent years collecting and analyzing the songs and dances of rural communities.
4. The folklore society invited the well-known folklorist to give a lecture on the role of folktales in shaping cultural identity.
5. The folklorist's extensive research on supernatural beliefs provided valuable insights into the cultural values of the community.