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noun. a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. Antonyms: fact. the body of stories of this kind, especially as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan: the winning of the West in American legend. an inscription, especially on a coat of arms, on a monument ...
someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area: Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once sang in this bar. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. legend noun (EXPLANATION) [ C ] formal.
A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values , and possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude .
A legend in literature is a traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint. Some legends are the unique property of the place or person that they depict.
LEGEND meaning: 1 : a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true; 2 : a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.
noun. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events. synonyms: fable. see more. noun. brief description accompanying an illustration. synonyms: caption. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈlɛdʒənd/ UK. /ˈlɛdʒənd/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Legend." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/legend.
noun. /ˈledʒənd/ [countable, uncountable] a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story synonym myth. The film is based on the legend of Robin Hood. the heroes of Greek legend. Legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god. compare urban myth. Culture Arthurian legend.
