Folklore (noun)

1. The traditional customs, beliefs, and stories of a community passed down through generations by word of mouth.
2. The study of these traditional customs, beliefs, and stories.

Origin:

The word folklore is a combination of the words "folk" and "lore". folk refers to the traditional customs, beliefs, and stories of a community, while lore refers to knowledge or learning. together, the word folklore refers to the traditional customs, beliefs, and stories of a community passed down through generations by word of mouth.

Examples:

1. The folklore of the indigenous people includes stories about how the world was created.
2. The professor studied the folklore of the island and found that many of the stories were similar to those of other cultures.
3. The folk singer sang songs about the folklore of the mountain people.
4. The museum had a special exhibit on the folklore of the region, including traditional clothing and tools.
5. Folklore can include traditional songs, stories, and even recipes passed down through generations.