myth

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μῦθος (mûthos, “word, humour, companion, speech, account, rumour, fable”). Attested in English since 1830. Doublet of mythos.

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