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Synonyms
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Meaning:
anthropology

the science of human beings, especially of the beginnings, development, customs and beliefs of humanity

study of humans and their culture

ethnologies

ideas, values of a people

ideas, values of a people

ethnology

the scientific study of the races of mankind, their relations to one another etc

ideas, values of a people

legend

an old story handed down from the past, especially one of doubtful truth

story of the past, often fictitious

lore

knowledge, especially from the past or possessed by a class of people

myths, traditional wisdom

tradition

(the passing on from generation to generation of) opinions, beliefs, customs etc

established practice

FOLKLORE as in Wiktionary
FOLKLORE as in Wikipedia