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uskomus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • myth noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

Senses

uskomus is used for these senses in English:

  • myth A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
  • shibboleth A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.

myth — full definition

  1. noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
  2. noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.

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