History
oral tradition
noun
Definition
Cultural knowledge and stories passed down by word of mouth across generations.
In a sentence
“Many ancient histories were preserved through oral tradition before written records existed.”
Synonyms
storytelling traditionfolk historyverbal heritage
Common collocations
- preserve oral tradition
- oral tradition of a people
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noun
A society in an advanced state of social and cultural development.
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noun
The study of human history through excavation and analysis of artefacts and structures.
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noun
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dynasty
noun
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