folk taxonomy
The vernacular naming or classification of things on the basis of cultural tradition,…The vernacular naming or classification of things on the basis of cultural tradition, rather than on scientific principles.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The vernacular naming or classification of things on the basis of cultural tradition, rather than on scientific principles.
Forms
plural: folk taxonomies| Singular | folk taxonomy |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedfolksonomy
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable