Fable and Folktale

Fable

Fable noun - A story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life.

Folktale and fable are semantically related In some cases you can use "Folktale" instead a noun "Fable".

Nearby Word: fabled

Folktale

Folktale noun - A tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk.
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Fable and folktale are semantically related in account topic. You can use "Fable" instead a noun "Folktale".
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