Word
lore
US/ˈɫɔɹ/
UK/lˈɔː/
Definitions
01traditional knowledge
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Literary
n. traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs about a particular subject that are passed down through time.
n. a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically transmitted orally.
“The old sailor shared local lore about the mysterious creatures living in the deep sea.”
“Local lore suggests that the ruins were once a temple, though archaeological evidence remains inconclusive regarding their original purpose.”
02fictional backstory
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal · Slang
n. the detailed history and background information of a fictional world, such as in a video game or book series.
n. the collective backstory and world-building elements established for a fictional universe or character.
“I spent all weekend reading the lore of the game to understand why the two kingdoms were at war.”
“Fans spent months debating the hidden lore buried in the game's item descriptions, trying to piece together the protagonist's true origins.”
03anatomy of animals
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. the small area between the eyes and the beak or nose of birds, snakes, and frogs.
n. the space between the eye and the bill in birds, or the corresponding region in reptiles and amphibians.
“The scientist pointed to the bird's lore to show the specific color pattern of that species.”
“The presence of distinct scales on the lore is a key diagnostic feature used to differentiate these two species of pit viper.”
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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