folk
/foʊk/
adjective
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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