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Meaning of deathlore | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.

uncountable

Examples

“Enough has been said to show⟳ the interest⟳ which lies in the study⟳ of Bushman folklore in general and the deathlore of the veld in particular.”
“A few examples of material objects included in deathlore are: tombstones, roadside memorials, coffins, and cemeteries.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Deathly deathmaking deathmatch deathmatcher deathmonger deathpunk

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