word
oral tradition
OR-ul trah-DISH-un
ˈɔːrəl trəˈdɪʃənListen
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oraltradition
Dictionary meaning
cultural material and tradition transmitted verbally across generations; includes myths, legends, folktales, proverbs, and songs; the primary means of cultural transmission in preliterate societies
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