Lore

/lɔr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject.

The lore of the ancient gods is filled with tales of heroism and betrayal.

A particular set of beliefs or traditions held by a community or culture.

For generations, the local lore explained the mysterious lights that appeared in the sky.

Knowledge acquired through study or experience.

He was regarded as an expert due to his deep lore in the field of archaeology.

Folklore; traditional stories or beliefs passed down through generations.

The lore of the region includes many stories about mythical creatures that inhabit the nearby forest.

Middle English, from Old English 'lār' meaning 'teaching, knowledge'.

oral lore

Traditional stories passed down verbally.

cultural lore

Knowledge and traditions specific to a culture.

local lore

Folklore specific to a certain locality.

folklore

The traditional beliefs and stories of a culture.

mythology

A collection of myths belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

tradition

Customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation.

Informal knowledge shared among a community or group.

The gamers shared lore about the new video game character.

Narrative background that enhances a story, often used in fandoms.

The new movie added a lot of lore to the existing superhero universe.