folklore
UK/'fәuklɒ:/US
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Definitions
n.
The traditional stories, customs, beliefs, and legends of a community or culture passed down through generations
民间传说，民俗；民间风俗文化
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfolkloreother
=folklore
Common Collocations
- 1.folk folklore民间传说
- 2.local folklore当地民俗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The folklore of ancient cultures often contained moral lessons.
- 2.
She studied folklore to understand the values of different societies.