folk

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/fəʊk/ English

Definitions

noun

A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.
The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.
(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.
Folk music.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.
Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.
Of or related to local building materials and styles.
Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.“folk psychology; folk linguistics”

Related words

Synonyms

tribe phratry sept country family kinfolk kinsfolk hillbilly folk music ethnic music western nonclassical common people family line folklore tradition

Associated

etymology dances bluegrass americana tales tunes fiddle guthrie ballad psychedelic traditions

Rhymes

evoke croak stroke provoke invoke baroque yoke joke cloak poke

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