Griots

/ɡriˈoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of griot; multiple West African storytellers, musicians, and historians.

Etymology

From the singular 'griot' (from French/Wolof origins) plus the regular English plural suffix '-s'.

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The role of griots has become increasingly valued in modern African diaspora communities and global consciousness—UNESCO recognizes the importance of these cultural transmitters, showing how valuable oral history really is!

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