lore

/loʊr/; /loʊr/ or /lɔr/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

traditional knowledge or stories about a particular subject, especially folklore or mythology

“She studied the ancient lore of the village.”

2. noun

information or stories about a particular subject, especially one that is not well-documented

“The novel was based on extensive research into the history and lore of the city.”

3. noun

a body of knowledge or traditions shared by a particular group

“The team studied the lore of their company’s history.”

4. verb

to learn or discover something through research or investigation

“She spent hours lore-ing about the mysterious phenomenon.”

5. verb

to acquire or gain knowledge or information about something

“The team lores about the new technology.”

Synonyms

  • custom
  • folklore
  • tradition

Antonyms

  • disinformation
  • myth