folk-custom
Definition
- Noun:
- A tradition or practice that is characteristic of a particular group of people, especially in a community or society, and is passed down through generations. "Folk-custom" refers to the customary behaviors, rituals, or beliefs that are part of the cultural heritage of a folk or ethnic group.
Usage Examples
- (A traditional practice observed by the community.)
- (Rituals or traditions passed down within a group.)
Advanced Usage
"to observe a folk-custom": to follow or practice a traditional custom of a folk group.
- The family observes the folk-custom of decorating eggs for the spring equinox. (They perform this traditional ritual.)
"folk-custom as social glue": a phrase used to describe how such customs strengthen community bonds.
- Folk-customs serve as social glue, uniting generations through shared practices. (They foster a sense of belonging.)
Variants and Related Words
Folk-customs (n, plural): multiple traditional practices of a folk group.
- The museum exhibits various folk-customs from around the world. (A collection of different traditions.)
Folk-customary (adj): relating to or characteristic of folk-customs.
- The folk-customary wedding rites are still performed today. (Pertaining to traditional customs of a folk group.)
Synonyms
- Tradition: a long-established custom or belief that is passed down.
- Folkway: a traditional behavior or way of life of a particular group.
- Ritual: a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
Related Idioms
"part of the folk-custom": something that is integral to a group's traditional practices.
- The dance is part of the folk-custom that marks the beginning of spring. (It is a key traditional activity.)
"folk-custom dies hard": a traditional practice that is difficult to eliminate or change.
- Even in modern times, that old folk-custom dies hard in the countryside. (The tradition persists stubbornly.)