legend (/ˈledʒ.ənd/)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈledʒ.ənd/
Meaning
Meaning: traditional famous story
A traditional story, sometimes based on real events, that is widely believed but cannot be proved. It can also mean a very famous person.
Examples
🗣 According to legend, a hidden treasure still lies somewhere beneath the ruined castle walls.
Etymology
From Latin ‘legenda’ (things to be read), from ‘legere’ (to read).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for traditional tales and for celebrated figures.
Tags: stories, tradition