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folklore Synonyms

Another word for folklore

Choosing another word for folklore depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and sayings of a community, passed down through the generations primarily by word of mouth.

Usage Example

"Local lore tells of a hidden treasure buried deep within the coastal caves."

Strongest
lore
Strong
mythology
tradition
legend
oral history
myth
fable

• noun (Context 2)

A body of popular but unfounded or exaggerated beliefs and anecdotes surrounding a particular topic, group, or institution.

Usage Example

"The company's early startup days inside a tiny garage have become part of corporate lore."

Strong
lore
mythology
legend
mythos
urban legend

• noun (Context 3)

The academic study of traditional beliefs, tales, and cultural practices.

Usage Example

"She earned her doctorate in folkloristics and anthropology at the state university."

Strongest
folkloristics

Opposites of folklore

The opposite of folklore shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reality
truth
fact
history
See all opposites of folklore

• Nearby Words

folio
folk
folkdance
folklore
folkloric
folks
folksiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Folklore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/folklore
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