folk (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /foʊk/

Definition

People in general, especially those of a particular place or community.

Examples

• The old folk in the village still tell stories of the war.

• She comes from a long line of hardworking folk.

• We met some very interesting folk on our travels.

How to Use folk

folk music (collocation)

Music originating in traditional popular culture or by performers representing that culture. — "I enjoy listening to folk music on lazy Sunday afternoons."

folk tale (collocation)

A story originating in popular tradition or legend. — "The children loved hearing the old folk tale about the brave knight."

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