Folkway (noun)

A traditional custom or belief of a society or community, especially one followed without conscious thought or reflection.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from folk + way.

Examples:

1. The town had a strong sense of tradition, where the folkways were passed down from generation to generation.
2. The young couple challenged the traditional folkways of their community by choosing to live together before marriage.
3. The researcher studied the folkways of the indigenous people to better understand their culture and way of life.
4. The anthropologist observed the importance of folkways in maintaining social order and stability within the tribe.
5. The small village was proud of its folkways, which included a annual harvest festival and a tradition of storytelling.