CultureAugust 30, 2026

narrativist

NAIR-uh-tih-vist

Definition

Relating to or characterized by an approach that emphasizes the use of narratives and storytelling to construct or interpret historical events and social phenomena.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'narrare' (to tell or relate), combined with the '-ist' suffix used to denote a practitioner of or adherent to a specific doctrine or movement.

In the news

Suganami describes his past work as being influenced by the 'narrativist' school of historical theory, which focuses on interpretation rather than strictly causal analysis.

Interview – Hidemi Suganami

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