superstition
definition
a belief or practice resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown often involving the supernatural
example
Many cultures have their own superstitions that dictate how people should behave during certain events, such as avoiding black cats on their wedding day.
synonyms
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word origin — The word 'superstition' originates from the Latin 'superstitio', meaning 'a standing over' or 'overcaution', which combines 'super-' (over) and 'sistere' (to stand).