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folklore

 

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Noun folklore has 1 sense
  1. folklore - the unwritten literature (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
    --1 is a kind of
    lore, traditional knowledge
    --1 has parts: folktale, folk tale

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Folklore

Definition:

Folklore refers to the traditional customs, tales, songs, beliefs, and practices passed down through generations by a particular group or community.

Examples:

Noun (Popular Sense):

The folklore of Ireland is rich with legends of leprechauns and fairies.

The village elders shared stories of folklore to preserve their cultural heritage.

Noun (Local Sense):

The local folklore of New Orleans includes tales of voodoo and haunted houses.

Every tribe in Africa has their own unique folklore that reflects their history and traditions.

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