C1nounartssociety
US/ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/
UK/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/
the traditional stories, beliefs and customs of a community, passed down by word of mouth
In context
Dragons appear in the folklore of many Asian countries.
Her grandmother knew a great deal of local folklore.
Scholars study folklore to understand how communities see the world.
Words that go with folklore
adjective + noun
- local folkloreLocal folklore says the lake is haunted.
- rich folkloreThe region has a rich folklore of ghosts and heroes.
- traditional folkloreTraditional folklore often teaches children a moral lesson.
verb + noun
- preserve folkloreMuseums help preserve folklore for future generations.
noun + preposition
- folklore aboutThere is plenty of folklore about this old forest.
- folklore ofThe folklore of the Mekong Delta is full of river spirits.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a folkloreCorrect: folklore