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.
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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