Raconteur (noun)
rak-on-tur
A person who tells anecdotes and stories in a skilful and amusing way.
From the French raconter ‘relate’ ‘recount’
Example sentences
“He’s a colourful raconteur.”
“He’ll be remembered for many reasons, namely as a skillful raconteur.”
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