Meaning & use
folklore
The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down mainly through oral tradition.
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According to local folklore, a ghost still wanders the halls of the old lighthouse.
The professor's course examined the folklore of several Indigenous cultures across North America.
A note on using this word
Folklore encompasses more than myths; it also includes proverbs, songs, superstitions, and customary practices.
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