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- Dictionaryfolk/fəʊk/
noun
- 1. people in general: informal "some folk will do anything for money" Similar
- 2. folk music: "a mixture of folk and reggae"
adjective
- 1. relating to the traditional art or culture of a community or nation: "a revival of interest in folk customs"
- 2. relating to folk music: "a folk club"
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Folk can be a noun, an adjective, or an informal form of address. As a noun, it means people, especially those of a particular group or type. As an adjective, it means traditional or typical of a group or country.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word folk, from a group of people to folk music. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of folk.
noun. Usually folks.(used with a plural verb) people in general: Folks say there wasn't much rain last summer. Often folks.(used with a plural verb) people of a specified class or group: country folk; poor folks.
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Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word folk as a noun in English. Find out the difference between folk and folks, and see examples of folk in sentences and collocations.
Folk are regular people. Country folk can be suspicious of fancy city people, while city folk tend to act a little snobby toward country dwellers. The plural form of this word, folks, is often used for groups of ordinary people.
Folk is a plural noun that can mean people in general, members of a family, or a tribe. It can also refer to the traditional culture, music, or art of a society. See examples, synonyms, and related terms.
