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legend (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒənd/

A traditional story, often popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated, that is widely told and believed.

The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has inspired countless books and films.
Many cultures have legends about the creation of the world.
She dismissed the ghost stories as mere legend.

legend of (prepositional phrase): Referring to the specific story or person that the legend is about. — "We learned about the legend of Atlantis in class."
become a legend (collocation): To achieve a status of great fame and admiration, often after death or over a long period. — "After his heroic actions, the firefighter became a legend."

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