folklore

noun
UK: /ˈfəʊklɔː/
US: /ˈfoʊklɔːr/

  1. The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through generations.

    1. Local folklore says a monster lives in the lake.
    2. The book explores the rich folklore of the Appalachian region and its people.

  2. A body of popular myths and beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people.

    1. Urban folklore often spreads rapidly through social media.
    2. The folklore surrounding the tech industry includes stories of overnight success and failure.

Synonyms

mythology tradition oral tradition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "folklore" in English means: The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through generations., A body of popular myths and beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people..

The phonetic transcription of "folklore" is /ˈfəʊklɔː/ in British English and /ˈfoʊklɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "folklore": mythology, tradition, oral tradition.

Example usage of "folklore": "Local folklore says a monster lives in the lake.". More examples on the page.