local folklore
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- noun
- /ˈloʊkəl ˈfɔːklɔːr/
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folclore local
- Local folklore ascribes special power to a Mocko Jumbie, whose height, dance skills, and acrobatic maneuvers are intended to project this characteristic.
- According to local folklore
Examples
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According to local folklore, Jesse was driven twice a week to the mineral baths until he recovered from his wound.
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The rest is just local folklore.
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Amber gave me this book on local folklore.
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A wall that, according to local folklore, hid an extraordinary secret.
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The tradition of woodworking is deeply ingrained in their culture and local folklore.
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The processions, like the Sardinian rosary and hymns, are considered to be elements of genuine local folklore, and the active maintenance of them in Orgosolo culture is taken to be a positive reflection upon collective and individual identity.
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The stories of the haunted forest are part of the local folklore that the villagers share with newcomers.
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In our town, local folklore includes legends about fairies that protect the crops during harvest.
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During the summer festival, many performances highlight local folklore, showcasing traditional tales and dances.
Synonyms
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An old story about the past that may include magic or gods
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A traditional story that explains how the world or people began and often includes gods
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Knowledge and stories that people pass down over generations
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Traditional stories, customs, and beliefs people pass down through generations
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An old story that people tell to each other in a community
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A set of old stories that explain a group's beliefs and how it began
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Traditional stories people tell to explain past events or cultural beliefs, often not true
How Local
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional from 'local' (pertaining to a particular area or community) and 'folklore' (traditional beliefs and stories), so a learner who knows both words can infer this refers to traditions specific to a community. This construction is transparent and cross-linguistically common, making it understandable to a B1 learner without prior exposure.
Etymology
Local folklore comes from local meaning 'from a place' and folklore meaning 'old stories and beliefs people pass down'. Think of a town's ghost tales, songs, or legends; these special stories are shared by people in that place, so local folklore means the traditional stories and beliefs of a particular group of people.