Synonyms for
Folklore
Definition
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through generations by word of mouth
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- local folklore
- cultural folklore
- folklore studies
- folklore collection
- folklore research
- ancient folklore
- urban folklore
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Usage note
Folklore refers to the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations by word of mouth. It is often contrasted with documented history or academic scholarship.
Example sentences
- I love learning about the folklore of different cultures.
- The folklore of the Native American tribes is fascinating.
- The folklore surrounding vampires has been around for centuries.
- The folklore of Ireland is full of leprechauns and fairies.
- The folklore of the Old West includes stories of cowboys and outlaws.
Quotes
Folklore is the art of telling a story that never grows old.
Folklore is the voice of the people.
Folklore is the heartbeat of a culture.