oral tradition

noun

: the stories, beliefs, etc., that a group of people share by telling stories and talking to each other

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web According to oral tradition passed down among the island's people, the heavy statues walked themselves, Hunt said. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023

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“Oral tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oral%20tradition. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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