English Explanatory Dictionary

folk memory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The collective lore, beliefs, and traditional stories which help to define a society, culture, or nation.
  2. A belief, traditional story, or the like, which is common to the people of a particular culture; especially, such a belief or piece of knowledge that is not consciously held but is nonetheless known.

Word forms

folk memory folk memories
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