folk

/foʊk/
adjective
  1. Relating to traditional or common people, especially their culture, music, or art.
    • The folk singer performed songs passed down for generations.
    • Folk medicine often uses herbs and natural remedies.
    • They decorated their home with folk patterns and handmade crafts.
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noun
  1. People in general, or a particular group of people.
    • Some folk prefer to stay home rather than travel.
    • The old folk in the village remember when the school was first built.
    • The local folk gathered in the town square for the festival.
  2. The traditional culture, music, or art of a community, especially passed down orally.
    • Folk tales often teach moral lessons through simple stories.
    • The museum has a collection of folk art from around the world.
    • She loves listening to folk music from the Appalachian region.
  3. One's family or relatives (informal, often plural).
    • Her folks are throwing a big party for her birthday.
    • His folks moved here from Ireland many years ago.
    • I'm going to visit my folks this weekend.
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