griot

[US]/ˈɡriːət/
[UK]/ˈɡriːɑːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A West African historian, storyteller, or traditional singer, especially in former times.
Word Forms
Pluralgriots

Phrases & Collocations

the griot

griot tradition

griot storytelling

west african griot

griot culture

ancient griots

griot heritage

the griot's art

griot history

griot community

Example Sentences

the griot tradition preserves the oral history of west african kingdoms.

a skilled griot can recite genealogies spanning many centuries.

the griot performed at the royal ceremony with drums and songs.

in mali, the griot serves as both historian and musician.

the griot family has passed down these stories for generations.

ancient griots were respected advisors to kings and queens.

the community gathered to hear the griot's poetic tales.

griot culture celebrates the power of the spoken word.

the master griot taught apprentices the art of storytelling.

during festivals, the griot recounts heroic legends.

the griot's memory is remarkable, holding thousands of verses.

west african griots maintain a vital link to the past.

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