A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.
Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
FOHK-law /ˈfəʊklɔː/
Definition
The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed on by word of mouth; the academic study of these traditions.
Plain meaning
Folklore is the traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community — the tales, superstitions, and practices passed from one generation to the next without being written down.
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Neutral to positive. Standard in academic, literary, and general cultural contexts.
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Folklore used naturally — examples, mistakes to avoid, close synonyms.
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Using "Folklore" in AI prompts
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