Definition

Relating to the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a particular community or culture.

Example

The festival featured folkloric dances that celebrated the region's rich cultural heritage.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a folkloric festival?

No, I haven't, but they sound really interesting.

They're great! You get to see traditional dances and hear stories from the culture.

That sounds fun! I’d love to experience some folkloric traditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Folkloric is formed from "folk" (from Old English *folc*, meaning people or community) and "-loric" (derived from Latin *lore*, meaning knowledge or tradition). The word refers to the traditional knowledge, stories, and practices of a community or people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'folk' as the 'people' and 'lore' as their 'knowledge' — folkloric describes the traditional knowledge and stories of a community.

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