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lore

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɔɹ// UK //lˈɔː// lore Archaic Slang Anatomy
Definition

n. the traditional stories, beliefs, and knowledge of a particular group or subject. You use this word when talking about the background facts or myths that people share.

n. the body of traditional stories, beliefs, and knowledge held by a community or associated with a specific subject. Often used in the compound 'folklore'.


SIMPLE

The game has a deep lore.

CONTEXTUAL

Students study the lore of ancient Greece to understand their myths.

COMPLEX

The rich lore surrounding the castle includes tales of ghosts, hidden treasures, and secret passages.

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