Synonyms & related words for folklore

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of folklore — including lore, mythology, mythos, mythicism. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to folklore

Explore words related to folklore — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include folkloristic, folkloric, folklorist, folktales, folkway, legends, myths, duende. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for folklore

Common synonyms for folklore include lore, mythology, mythos, mythicism — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does folklore come from?

The word folklore breaks down into 2 roots of Old English origin: folk-, from Old English folc (“people”); and -lore, from Old English lar (“learning”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.