superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən 
1
a
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation
b
: an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition
2
: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
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Prince William previously revealed that his children play an important role in his soccer superstitions, especially while watching his favorite team, Aston Villa.
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Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.
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Stevens is an expert on superstitions and has been published widely in the area of belief systems and more.
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstition. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈstish-ən
1
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic
2
: an unreasoning fear of nature, the unknown, or God resulting from superstition
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