folk

B1
Pronunciation
/fəʊk/
/foʊk/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

2 Definition

The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

3 Definition

(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.

4 Definition

Folk music.

5 Definition

People in general.

Example Sentences
  • Young folk, old folk, everybody come, / To our little Sunday School and have a lot of fun.
6 Definition

A particular group of people.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.

2 Definition

Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.

3 Definition

Of or related to local building materials and styles.

4 Definition

Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.

Example Sentences
  • folk psychology; folk linguistics