Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oral tradition
noun
/ˈɔːrəl trəˈdɪʃən/
Definition
The transmission of customs, beliefs, and stories by word of mouth rather than written records.
Examples
- Many indigenous cultures rely on oral tradition to pass down their history.
- The epic poem was preserved through oral tradition before it was ever written down.
Meaning
Oral tradition refers to the practice of sharing cultural material, including history, myths, and folklore, through spoken communication, often across generations.
Synonyms
- Verbal tradition
- Spoken history
- Storytelling
