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Definition of folkloric

folkloric

/ˌfoʊkˈlɔːr.ɪk/
folk · lor · ic
Adverb:folklorically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, dances, or art forms of a community passed down through the generations.

Example

"The festival featured vibrant folkloric dances and traditional music from across the region."

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• Rhymes for folkloric

• Nearby Words

folk
folkdance
folklore
folkloric
folks
folksiness
folksinger

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the noun folklore combined with the suffix -ic; folklore itself was coined in 1846 by the English antiquarian William Thoms from Old English folc ('people') and lar ('instruction, knowledge').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Folkloric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/folkloric
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