local superstition
Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words
a superstition specific to a particular area or community
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Examples (10)
- The village is known for its unique local superstition about the old well.
- Many travelers are fascinated by the local superstitions they encounter.
- She grew up hearing tales of a local superstition involving a black cat crossing your path.
- It's important to distinguish between genuine beliefs and local superstition.
- The guide explained the origin of the local superstition tied to the harvest festival.
- While some dismiss it as mere local superstition, others take it very seriously.
- The local superstition suggests that whistling at night attracts bad luck.
- Exploring the history of the town often involves delving into its local superstitions.
- He wrote a paper analyzing the persistence of a particular local superstition.
- The community has maintained this local superstition for generations.