lore

//lɔːr//
C1Frequency Level 11Literary
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Noun

1

A body of traditions, knowledge, and stories passed down through generations, especially relating to a particular subject or held by a particular group.

The village elders passed down the ancient lore to the younger generation.

2

The accumulated knowledge or wisdom about a particular subject, especially when traditional or anecdotal rather than scientific.

The village elders passed down the lore of herbal medicine to the younger generation.