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folklore

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfoʊklɔːr/ · UK /ˈfəʊklɔː/

folklore means: The traditional stories, beliefs, and customs passed down within a community.

noun

TRADITIONAL STORIESB2

The traditional stories, beliefs, and customs passed down within a community.

  • Dragons appear in local folklore.
  • She collects stories from Irish folklore.
  • These old customs are part of the village’s folklore.

Similar words: traditional lore

Common phrases: local folklore, traditional folklore, folklore collection

Questions about folklore

What does folklore mean?

The traditional stories, beliefs, and customs passed down within a community.

What is folklore in other languages?

Türkçe: halk kültürü · Español: folclore · Français: folklore · Deutsch: Volkskunde · Italiano: folclore · 日本語: 民間伝承

How do you pronounce folklore?

In American English /ˈfoʊklɔːr/; in British English /ˈfəʊklɔː/.

How do you use folklore in a sentence?

Dragons appear in local folklore. She collects stories from Irish folklore.

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