griot

美 [ˈɡriɑt]
英 [ˈɡriːəʊ]
  • n.(西非,尤指旧时的)部族史(或传统)说唱艺人
  • 网络格里奥;格里奥艺人;史官
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griot
n.
1.
(西非,尤指旧时的)部族史(或传统)说唱艺人(in W Africa, especially in the past) a person who sings or tells stories about the history and traditions of their people and community